The 'E-mailed Noam Chomsky' meme celebrates the surprising accessibility and blunt digital communication style of the renowned linguist and social critic. For years, students and curious internet users have shared screenshots of their email exchanges with Chomsky, who is known for replying to almost everyone with remarkably concise, one-sentence answers. The meme typically highlights the contrast between a sender's elaborate, long-winded inquiry and Chomsky’s minimalist, often dry response. It has become a staple in academic and internet circles, serving as both a tribute to his tireless engagement with the public and a joke about the brevity of elite academic correspondence.