The 'ⓘ This Comment Was Deleted' copypasta is a popular internet prank used to trick users into thinking a comment has been censored or removed by moderators. Originating on social media platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube, the meme uses the circled 'i' Unicode symbol to mimic official system notifications. It is primarily used as a form of bait to lure curious users into clicking or replying, only to realize the text is actually a manual entry by the poster. The meme gained massive traction as a way to simulate controversy or to troll people in high-traffic comment sections, making it a staple of digital bait-and-switch humor.