This clip originates from Walt Disney’s animated masterpiece "Alice in Wonderland," released in 1951. During the chaotic trial of the stolen tarts, the tyrannical Queen of Hearts (voiced by Verna Felton) is presiding over Alice (voiced by Kathryn Beaumont). In an iconic display of authoritarian absurdity, the Queen demands, "Sentence first! Verdict afterwards!" after the King suggests the jury should deliberate. This moment perfectly captures the backward "Wonderland logic" where systems are rigged and rules are made up on the fly. In digital culture, this template is used to represent unfair systems, biased moderation, or authority figures who have already decided your fate. It resonates with anyone who has dealt with illogical management or "guilty until proven innocent" logic. Example caption ideas include: "HR when they’ve already picked who to lay off," "Twitter deciding someone is canceled based on a headline," and "My mom grounding me before I even finished my explanation."