The 'Copper Wiring' meme is a staple of modern surreal and 'schizoposting' internet culture, often centering on an irrational or obsessive desire to extract copper from buildings or public infrastructure. It typically parodies the stereotype of the 'scrapper' or petty thief who sees value in the hidden wiring of walls, streetlights, and appliances. The meme gained significant traction on platforms like Reddit and TikTok, evolving into a meta-joke about intrusive thoughts and the absurdity of valuing raw materials over social norms. It is frequently paired with images of frantic characters or POV shots of exposed electrical components, symbolizing a descent into madness or a hyper-fixation on the 'forbidden' wealth hidden just behind the drywall.