Lieutenant Junior Grade

The Lieutenant Junior Grade (Lt. JG) character meme is not a specific character, but a de-ranking of existing characters, usually indicated by changing their clothing color to a deep blue or teal. Lt. JG characters are versions of characters lacking determination, ambition, or conviction. They typically deter to whatever is said to them, avoid making difficult decisions, take the path of least resistance, and when in doubt, always follow the regulations. When the going gets tough, Lt. JG's go home.

The original Lt. JG meme was Lt. JG Jean-Luc Picard. The series followed Picard through several classic moments in TNG, re-imagining them as though they had been resolved by someone lacking any motivation to do difficult work, and giving up easily. It has since seen several versions of the character, including Lt. JG Jellico (who is far less strict about regulations), Lt. JG LaForge (who is very respectful toward women), and even the Cardassian equivalent of Lt. JG for Dukat.