AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'American Psycho Business Card' meme is based on a scene from the movie 'American Psycho' where characters critically compare their business cards. The meme typically features the frames from this scene portraying Patrick Bateman and his contemporaries holding up their cards with expressions of subtle rivalry and jealousy.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme stems from a scene in the film 'American Psycho,' released on April 14th, 2000 in the United States. In this scene, the character Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale, presents his business card in an attempt to impress his peers, only to be outdone by a colleague's superior card, triggering jealousy and insecurity in Bateman. The popular scene was uploaded to YouTube by Kira Holland on July 7th, 2006, and it has been widely viewed and referenced in meme culture. Watch the scene on YouTube[1]
Origin: 2000