Chris Hansen
Definition
Chris Hansen is an American television presenter, journalist, and YouTube personality, best known for hosting the investigative series 'To Catch a Predator' (2004–2007) on NBC's Dateline, where he confronted alleged online predators in sting operations.
The name has become synonymous with dramatic confrontations and the iconic line 'Why don't you have a seat?' in internet culture and memes referencing exposure of wrongdoers.
Examples
The shady commenter froze when Chris Hansen popped up with chat screenshots in hand.
At the decoy house, the nervous guest heard Chris Hansen's voice: time to have a seat and explain the username 'HotDad4Teens'.
Modern trolls think they're untouchable online, until they channel surf and spot Chris Hansen lurking.
Grandpa's fishing stories took a turn when the family pulled up old clips of Chris Hansen doing the same with creeps.