The 'How Do You Draw an X?' meme first went viral in January 2019 after a Twitter user shared a diagram showing eight different ways to draw the letter based on stroke direction. The image instantly divided the internet, as users realized that the way they had been writing the letter their entire lives was not the universal standard. It often highlights regional differences in education, with Americans, Europeans, and Asians frequently discovering they use different numbers on the chart. The meme is a classic example of 'relatable' content that sparks high engagement through simple personal preference debates.