The 'If a Dog Wore Pants' meme originated from a viral illustration shared in late 2015 that sparked a massive internet-wide debate. The image presents two scenarios: one where the dog wears pants covering all four legs, and another where they only cover the hind legs. It tapped into the same viral curiosity as 'The Dress,' forcing users to choose a side based on animal anatomy versus human fashion logic. The meme is frequently used to highlight absurd hypothetical questions or to satirize pedantic arguments over trivial topics across social media platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook.