The 'Let's See Who This Really Is' meme, commonly referred to as the Scooby Doo Reveal, originates from the popular Scooby Doo animated series. It features an image of a character, often portrayed as a ghost or other mysterious entity, being unmasked by members of the Mystery Inc. gang. The template typically showcases a two-panel format, where the first panel displays the ghostly figure with the mask on, and the second panel reveals the character's true identity after the mask is removed. This meme format is used to create humorous comparisons or reveal unexpected truths in various contexts.
The meme template comes from a specific scene in the 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' series. This scene occurred during the episode titled 'Hassle in the Castle,' which first aired on September 27, 1969. In the episode, the character revealed under the ghost's mask is Bluestone the Great, an ex-magician. This unmasking scene has since become a popular method for visual jokes and commentary in various online communities.[1]