The Big Brother Copypasta meme is a satirical trope inspired by George Orwell’s dystopian novel '1984' and its film adaptations, specifically the image of the monolithic leader lecturing a brainwashed public. It became a viral sensation on platforms like Discord and Twitter, where users ironically shout 'Literally 1984' whenever they encounter minor rules, censorship, or community guidelines. The meme serves as a hyperbolic way to mock authority figures or peers who take online moderation too seriously. Over time, it has transformed into a versatile reaction image used to highlight anything from actual corporate overreach to the simple act of a chat moderator asking users to stop spamming.