The 'Addictedtoana IHOP Dance' meme, frequently captioned as 'We're All The Person At The Next Table,' originated from a viral TikTok video featuring creator @addictedtoana performing an energetic dance routine inside an IHOP. While the dance itself was the focus, the internet quickly latched onto the bystander sitting at the next table, whose stunned and unimpressed expression perfectly captured the collective feeling of witnessing content creation in public. The meme has since become a staple for illustrating the divide between 'Main Character Energy' and the reality of people just trying to go about their day. It is commonly used to mock social media tropes or to represent the awkwardness of being an unintentional witness to someone else's performance.