The "Wikihow knife defense" meme originates from the distinctively awkward art style and overly simplistic instructional content found on WikiHow. Known for its step-by-step guides on just about everything, WikiHow has become a cultural icon for its sometimes impractical or humorous illustrations. In this particular meme, a calm and collected individual in an orange shirt is depicted using a defensive hand position against an attacker wielding a knife. The humor arises from the contrast between the serious nature of the situation and the seemingly trivial, cartoonish illustration, perfectly capturing the essence of being underprepared with a false sense of security.