The Aaron Schlossberg Manhattan Deli Rant meme stems from a viral video captured in May 2018 at a Fresh & Co in New York City. The footage depicts lawyer Aaron Schlossberg launching into a xenophobic tirade against employees and customers for speaking Spanish, famously threatening to contact ICE. The video sparked immediate nationwide backlash, leading to public protests and a wave of internet memes mocking his entitlement. In digital culture, the image of his aggressive facial expressions has become a shorthand for unprovoked public outbursts and 'Karen-style' behavior. It is frequently used to satirize individuals who overreact to diversity or minor daily inconveniences.