The 'Living in 1984' meme, often accompanied by the phrase 'Literally 1984,' draws inspiration from George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. It originally started as a serious political critique regarding government surveillance and state control, but it eventually morphed into a sarcastic internet trope used to mock people who overreact to minor rules or inconveniences. Common uses involve comparing things like Discord moderation, website updates, or parenting rules to the extreme authoritarianism of Big Brother. It serves as the ultimate hyperbolic reaction for when something—no matter how trivial—feels slightly restrictive or unfair.