The 'Listening to Trash' meme typically features an image of a person wearing headphones connected to a trash can or sitting inside a dumpster while enjoying music. It serves as a humorous acknowledgment of 'guilty pleasure' songs or artists that are objectively considered bad or 'trash' by the general public but are still loved by the listener. The meme gained traction on platforms like Twitter and Reddit as a way for music fans to be self-deprecating about their niche or low-quality audio preferences. It is widely used to signal that while the music might be garbage, the 'vibe' is still undeniable, making it a staple for music-related social media discourse.