The Jessica Yaniv Brazilian wax controversy refers to a series of legal complaints filed in British Columbia, Canada, by activist Jessica Yaniv against multiple aesthetic salons. The dispute arose when Yaniv sought intimate waxing services and was refused by practitioners, leading to a high-profile Human Rights Tribunal case. The situation became a lightning rod for online debate regarding the intersection of gender identity, religious freedom, and service refusal. In meme culture, the controversy is frequently referenced to comment on litigious behavior or the complexities of modern social rights. The template is often used to satirize the dramatic escalation of personal disputes into legal battles.