The American Chopper Argument meme originated from a 2008 episode of the reality TV show 'American Chopper,' featuring a volatile dispute between Paul Teutul Sr. and his son, Paul Teutul Jr., which resulted in Junior being fired. The meme template typically utilizes five panels to illustrate a breakdown in communication where two parties shout increasingly specific points at each other until a chair is thrown in frustration. It first gained viral traction on Twitter in early 2018, becoming a go-to format for representing complex ideological debates, fandom disagreements, or everyday arguments that escalate quickly into theatrical chaos.