The "Creepy Condescending Wonka" meme originates from a still image of actor Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". This particular shot, where Wonka rests his head on his hand with a knowing smirk, gained popularity as a reaction image. The meme is used to convey a sarcastic, condescending, or passive-aggressive tone, often responding to someone stating an obvious fact or making a naive comment. It implies a feigned interest while subtly mocking the recipient's lack of insight, typically captioned with phrases like, "Oh, really?" or "Tell me more about this groundbreaking revelation." It's a classic example of internet sarcasm.