The term 'discourse' evolved from academic terminology into a ubiquitous internet slang word used to describe the relentless and often nonsensical debates that dominate social media platforms like X (Twitter) and Tumblr. It gained significant traction as users began to treat 'The Discourse' as a sentient, unavoidable force that consumes the timeline whenever a controversial or mundane topic goes viral. Common examples include debates over media tropes, identity politics, or even trivial daily habits. The 'Discourse' meme typically pokes fun at the absurdity of these arguments, the exhaustion of participating in them, or the predictable cycle of outrage that defines modern digital life.