The 8÷2(2+2) meme refers to a viral mathematical equation that periodically breaks the internet, sparking heated debates over the correct order of operations. The confusion typically stems from whether a person follows the PEMDAS or BODMAS rule and how they interpret implicit multiplication—the 2 next to the parentheses. Depending on the calculation method used, or the age of the textbook one learned from, users arrive at either 1 or 16. This ambiguity leads to endless arguments across social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The meme is a classic example of how notation can divide the internet, making it a staple for math enthusiasts and trolls who enjoy watching the world burn over basic arithmetic.