The “Angry Man Pointing at Hand” is a meme that is used to express anger or as a clear indicator that someone wants something to be given to them. It is based off of a painting called "The Village Politicians." Various images that have been credited to artists David Wilkie and John L. Krimmel have been used.
What is a pointing meme?
Pointing memes have become a staple in internet humor, utilizing the action to create humorous and relatable content. These memes typically feature characters from television, comic books, or even other memes, pointing at something or someone, usually accompanied by witty captions or labels. Here are some of the best memes.
Where did the 'village politicians' meme come from?
The image is a cropped portion of the painting "The Village Politicians" by John L. Krimmel, which dates back to 1819 (shown below). The earliest known usage of the meme was posted by Redditor Ducks_r_awsum on January 3rd, 2016 (shown below).