The 'Asians in the Library' meme originates from a 2011 viral video uploaded by then-UCLA student Alexandra Wallace, who posted a rant complaining about the behavior of Asian students in the campus library. The video quickly backfired, sparking widespread controversy, parody responses, and eventually becoming a staple of internet history as a cautionary tale of viral infamy. In the meme world, screenshots of the video are often used to represent misplaced frustration, 'Karen'-like behavior, or specifically to joke about the intense atmosphere of university libraries during finals week. Over a decade later, it remains a recognizable template for social commentary on student life and internet culture.