15 Times Skeletor Proved That Being "Into That Shit" Is The Ultimate Power Move

Meme Profile

  • Meme Name: Joke's On You, I'm Into That Shit
  • Alternative Names: Skeletor Into That Shit
  • Source: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
  • Media Type: Reaction Image / Image Macro
  • Year: 2020 (Viral Peak)
  • Vibe: Unabashed, Defiant, Self-deprecating, turning shame into a flex.

Description & Origin

The meme utilizes a still frame from the 1980s animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. It depicts the primary antagonist, Skeletor, standing in a dark environment, wearing his signature purple hood and blue chest harness. He is pointing his left index finger toward something off-camera with an open-mouthed, triumphant expression.

Timeline:

  • Evolution: Later variations include edited captions or "distorted" versions where the text is partially blacked out to change the meaning entirely.
  • Origin: The specific frame originates from the 1984 episode "The Problem with Power."
  • Initial Usage: On July 25, 2020, Redditor reid_patterson posted the first known iteration to the r/memes subreddit, featuring a caption about receiving a "disgusting" video.
  • Virality: The template gained mass traction in August 2020 across Reddit and Twitter as a "reverse-card" style reaction to insults, niche fetishes, or social isolation.

The Gallery

  • The Bio-Hazard: A blackout edit where "joke's on you i'm into that shit" becomes "joke's on you i'm... shit." It strips the psychological defiance of the original and turns it into a literal description of a failed fart.
  • Human Spite: Points out the irony of human cuisine. Capsaicin and allicin are evolutionary "keep away" signs that humans decided to treat as essential seasoning.
  • Introvert Logic: A standard subversion. It reframes the "lonely introvert" pity-party as a self-imposed luxury.