The meme might be considered humorous because it plays on a scene from a television show where a chef is known for asking contestants 'What are you?' in a critical and confrontational manner. However, rather than responding with a sense of inadequacy or profession as expected, the edited image shows a cat's face with a literal sandwich overlayed on its head, responding with a nonsensical and humorous 'A haitian sandwich.' This twist of combining the intensity of the situation with a playful and absurd response subverts the tension and creates a whimsical juxtaposition.