The Lady Gaga Directing The National Guard meme gained viral status following the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, where the pop icon performed the national anthem in a striking Schiaparelli gown. Fans quickly photoshopped and captioned images of Gaga to make it look as though she was commanding the heavy security presence at the Capitol with the same intensity she uses to run a world tour. The meme perfectly captures Gaga’s 'Mother Monster' energy, turning a moment of political ceremony into a celebration of diva-led authority. It is widely used to illustrate scenarios where someone brings excessive style and command to a serious or structured environment.