The 'Hey Hey Hey, This Is Library' meme originated from a 2017 video at the University of Washington where a student, Roark Littlefield, confronted a group of loud protesters in the campus library. His calm yet assertive delivery of the phrase instantly became a viral sensation, symbolizing the universal desire for peace and quiet in designated study spaces. The meme is typically used to mock people being unnecessarily loud or disruptive in inappropriate settings, or as a way to 'shush' someone in a digital argument. It has since evolved into a classic reaction image for anyone demanding order or highlighting the irony of a loud situation in a quiet zone.