AboutWhat does the meme depict?
"So You Have Chosen Death" is a meme originating from the 2001 fantasy film 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.' The meme features an image of the character Saruman, a wizard, looking grim and speaking the line as a reaction. It is often used online to humorously convey a scenario where someone makes an unwise choice, suggesting that the choice will lead to severe consequences.
OriginWho did it first?
The line from the meme, 'So You Have Chosen Death,' was first spoken by the character Saruman in the fantasy film 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,' released on December 19th, 2001. The moment occurs when Saruman, played by Sir Christopher Lee, reacts to his former pupil Gandalf, played by Sir Ian McKellen, escaping his imprisonment rather than joining Saruman's cause. The quote gained notoriety as a meme after Neil Magan posted a clip containing the scene to YouTube on December 18th, 2013. The clip can be viewed here.[1]
Origin: 2013