The "Drake & Josh in the car" meme finds its roots in a classic scene from the popular Nickelodeon sitcom, "Drake & Josh." The show featured Drake Parker, played by Drake Bell, and Josh Nichols, portrayed by Josh Peck, as stepbrothers with contrasting personalities. The specific image for this meme depicts them sitting confidently in a go-kart, both sporting sunglasses. Drake exudes smugness with a grin, while Josh maintains a poker face. This still has become emblematic of the duo's frequent misadventures and misguided confidence, making it ripe for meme culture as a symbol of unwarranted self-assurance and comedic overestimation.