Meaning
What does Jim Looking Through Blinds mean?
Jim looking through blinds refers to a screenshot turned reaction image from the popular sitcom, The Office.
On the shot, we can see Jim Halpert, the prankster of the series, smiling though window blinds.
It is mostly used in various image macros to divert blame with a comic flair.
Origin
What's the origin of Jim Looking Through Blinds?
“Jim looking through blinds” originates from the 2009 episode of The Office, titled Heavy Competition, in which Jim pranks his coworker, Andy.
When Andy is looking for the person responsible, Jim is just smiling at him, looking through the blinds.
Spread & Usage
How did Jim Looking Through Blinds spread?
The image macro appeared on 4chan as early as 2014, as a response to the regular racist posts and comments on the board.
In 2018, various memes started appearing on Reddit, using the reaction image of “Jim looking through blinds”.
External resources
- Meming World – Jim Halpert Smiling Through Blinds