The 'Lady Dimitrescu on the Phone' meme stems from a cutscene in the 2021 survival horror game Resident Evil Village. In this scene, the towering antagonist Alcina Dimitrescu is seen visibly agitated while speaking into a vintage rotary phone, eventually slamming it down in a fit of rage after a frustrating conversation with Mother Miranda. Fans quickly captured the moment to represent relatable situations involving irritating phone calls, corporate bureaucracy, or simply being 'done' with a situation. Its popularity skyrocketed due to the character's massive internet following and the universal appeal of her expressive, high-status frustration.