The 'English or Spanish?' meme became a massive viral trend on TikTok and social media in 2024, originating from street interview videos by creator Alfonso Pinpon. The concept involves a prankster approaching strangers and asking whether they prefer English or Spanish; once they choose, the prankster quickly follows up by stating that the first person to move is gay. This leads to humorous moments of subjects freezing in awkward or mid-motion poses for long periods to avoid 'losing' the challenge. The meme is widely used to depict situations where someone is forced into a sudden, immobile state or to parody social pressure and modern internet challenges.