The 'Asking for a Friend' meme is a staple of internet culture used to present a personal, often embarrassing or socially questionable inquiry under the guise of helping someone else. While the phrase predates the internet, it gained massive traction on forums and social media as a way to use irony and plausible deniability. Users typically pair a bizarre or highly specific question with the tag 'asking for a friend' to signal that they are, in fact, the ones who need the answer. It has evolved into a versatile template for highlighting weird curiosities, niche hobbies, or moments of social awkwardness where the user wants to avoid direct accountability while still getting a laugh.