The Judging Drogon meme stems from a specific scene in Season 8 of HBO's Game of Thrones, where the dragon Drogon watches Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen share an intimate moment. His narrowed eyes and intensely skeptical expression quickly resonated with fans, who interpreted the look as a judgmental parental figure or a suspicious third wheel. Since its debut, the template has evolved into a universal symbol for disapproval or 'side-eyeing' questionable decisions. It is widely used on social media to mock poor life choices, awkward social interactions, or any situation where someone feels like they are being watched by a very unimpressed critic.