The Apple Pro Stand $999 Price meme originates from the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where Apple unveiled a stand for its Pro Display XDR monitor with a shocking price tag of $999. The announcement was met with audible groans from the live audience and immediate ridicule across social media. It became a symbol of corporate luxury and the 'Apple Tax,' often used to highlight the absurdity of high prices for basic accessories. Today, the meme is frequently used to mock expensive minimalist products or any situation where the cost of a peripheral outweighs the value of the main item.