The 1984 Calendar meme stems from George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, which portrays a future under a totalitarian surveillance state. In internet culture, the meme typically features an image or GIF of a person looking at a calendar, symbolizing the moment someone realizes they are living in an authoritarian society. While initially used for political commentary, it became a popular ironic reaction used to mock people who overreact to minor rules or inconveniences by labeling them as 'literally 1984.' It is one of the most enduring symbols for discussing modern censorship, digital freedom, and perceived overreach in the digital age.