The "Hulk angry vs smart" meme draws from the iconic Marvel character, the Hulk, who is known for his explosive anger and immense strength. Played by Mark Ruffalo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Hulk is a fan-favorite for his duality—Bruce Banner’s intelligent and calm demeanor versus the Hulk's unbridled rage. This meme template cleverly captures these two sides by juxtaposing an image of the Hulk in full rage mode and another of him looking calm and intellectual with added glasses and a cardigan. The meme first gained traction online as people found it a humorous way to depict their own emotional transformations from anger to rationality.