The 'Fish Screaming WAR' meme is a staple of modern internet surrealism and shitposting, featuring a low-resolution image of a fish with an agape mouth seemingly shouting the word 'WAR.' While the exact origin of the image varies, it gained traction on platforms like Tumblr and X (formerly Twitter) as part of a trend of 'loud' image macros that use minimal text to convey extreme, often nonsensical intensity. The meme is typically used to signal the start of a harmless argument, to react to mild inconveniences with hyperbole, or simply to add a layer of chaotic absurdity to a conversation. Its power lies in the contrast between the fish's blank expression and the heavy, aggressive nature of the word itself.