The 'Double It and Give It to the Next Person' trend originated on TikTok in late 2022, popularized by creators who approached strangers with a choice between a small gift or doubling its value for someone else. While initially a wholesome philanthropic challenge, the internet quickly turned it into a comedic format. Users began applying the logic to negative situations, such as doubling '20 years of trauma' or 'unwashed dishes,' highlighting the absurdity of passing a problem down the line. It has since evolved into a versatile template for social commentary, irony, and surrealist humor across all major social media platforms.