The Jesus Chatline meme originates from an internet-based public access show hosted by Richard Burnish and Steven Stephens, who aimed to spread their brand of Christianity via a live call-in format. The show became legendary on platforms like 4chan and Reddit due to the constant barrage of 'troll' callers who would trick the hosts into reacting to absurd, nonsensical, or offensive scenarios. Capturing the hosts' deadpan, confused, or horrified expressions, the meme is now used to represent judgment, the feeling of being trolled, or a humorous reaction to something that contradicts traditional values. It serves as a nostalgic nod to the golden era of live-streamed prank culture and remains a staple for reacting to online chaos or 'sinful' internet content.