Villains Have PhDs, Heroes Have Masters

Text on the meme

Villains always have a PhD. Dr Octopus, Dr Frankenstein, Dr Evil... Meanwhile the good guys stop at a master's degree. Master Yoda, Master Splinter, Master Miyagi... Graduate studies corrupt the soul

What it means

A student looks through a microscope in a laboratory while the meme contrasts villains with PhDs and heroic mentors with master's degrees. The joke parodies academic prestige by implying that graduate studies corrupt the soul and turn good people into villains.

Who

Doctor Octopus — Spider-Man Victor Frankenstein — Frankenstein Dr. Evil — Austin Powers Yoda — Star Wars Master Splinter — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mr. Miyagi — The Karate Kid

Objects

student / студент microscope / микроскоп laboratory / лаборатория white shirt / белая рубашка eyeglasses / очки red container / красный контейнер green plastic tray / зелёный пластиковый лоток window blinds / оконные жалюзи research equipment / исследовательское оборудование