The 'Battle for Berkeley' refers to a series of violent clashes between pro-Trump demonstrators and counter-protesters at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2017. These events birthed several viral memes and internet personalities, most notably 'Based Stickman' and 'Moldylocks.' The imagery from these protests is frequently used in meme culture to represent chaotic ideological confrontations, the breakdown of civil discourse, or any high-stakes 'battle' between two opposing sides. In meme format, characters are often labeled to represent conflicting ideas, products, or factions in a humorous or satirical light.