The 'I Sat My White Ass Down And Listened' meme originated from a viral Twitter post in early 2022, capturing a moment of self-aware humility or forced silence. The phrase quickly evolved into a popular reaction image used to signal that someone has realized they lack the necessary perspective or expertise on a subject and have chosen to defer to others. While it started in the context of social justice and allyship, it has since been adapted across various internet subcultures—from sports arguments to complex fandom lore—to humorously depict anyone being humbled or schooled on a topic they initially tried to speak on.