Who Is Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes is the former CEO of Theranos, a health technology startup that claimed to revolutionize blood testing with small sample sizes. She founded the company in 2003 and was later convicted of fraud.
The "Crazy Eyes" Meme
The phrase "Elizabeth Holmes crazy eyes" became a widespread internet meme. It refers to a specific photograph of Holmes during her trial, where her intense gaze went viral. The image is often used in commentary about the Theranos scandal.
What Happened to Theranos
Theranos claimed its technology could run hundreds of tests with a few drops of blood. Investigators found the technology was faulty and results were often inaccurate. Holmes was found guilty on multiple counts of defrauding investors. More details are available on the Department of Justice website.
