Drought Shaming rose to prominence during the severe California droughts in the mid-2010s, where social media users began posting photos of celebrities and neighbors who maintained lush green lawns despite strict water restrictions. It evolved into a broader commentary on class, privilege, and environmental responsibility, often featuring high-angle shots of green estates surrounded by brown, parched landscapes. Today, the meme is used both as a serious tool for social accountability and a humorous way to poke fun at the 'water police' culture. It highlights the tension between suburban aesthetic standards and environmental reality during times of climate scarcity.