The 'I Am The Lorax, I Speak For The Trees' meme is derived from the classic environmentalist character created by Dr. Seuss. While the original character was a guardian of the forest, the internet has transformed his iconic introduction into a template for rhyming threats and absurd humor. The meme typically starts with the Lorax's standard catchphrase followed by a second line that rhymes with 'trees'—often involving violence, specific demands, or cultural references like the 'speaking Vietnamese' variant. This subversion of a wholesome childhood icon into a no-nonsense, often aggressive defender of nature has made it a staple of meme culture on platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, and TikTok.