The 2018 State of the Union Address meme became an instant internet sensation thanks to a perfectly timed photograph of Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivering a pointed, sarcastic clap toward President Donald Trump. While the event was a formal political proceeding, the internet quickly recontextualized the image as the ultimate symbol of condescending approval. It is frequently used to mock someone's minor accomplishments or to show feigned enthusiasm for a bad idea. Beyond politics, the template thrives in social media circles to highlight 'shade' and the art of the passive-aggressive compliment.