AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Roll Safe' meme features actor Kayode Ewumi in the role of Reece Simpson, also known as 'Roll Safe', from the web series 'Hood Documentary'. In the meme, Ewumi is shown grinning and tapping his temple with his finger. This template is typically used to convey messages about poor decision-making or flawed logic, with captions that humorously highlight errors in judgment or reasoning.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a video uploaded by the BBC Three YouTube channel on June 1st, 2016, which was a mini-documentary about the web series 'Hood Documentary'. In a memorable scene, Reece Simpson is depicted smiling and tapping his head while making a jest about a woman’s intelligence. Later, on November 15th, 2016, the meme saw further spread when it was posted by the Twitter (now X) user @FootyHumour with a joke about manipulating a scenario to play video games.[1]
Origin: 2016