The 'Manspreading' meme stems from a social phenomenon and public debate regarding men taking up excessive space on public transit by sitting with their legs wide apart. While the term gained mainstream traction around 2013-2014, it quickly evolved into a visual shorthand for entitlement or lack of awareness in public settings. Meme creators often use images of extreme manspreading to satirize social norms, gender dynamics, or simply to express the relatable frustration of a crowded commute. Beyond the literal act, the template is frequently adapted into 'object labeling' memes where the spreading legs represent overwhelming forces or a large ego taking up all the 'space' in a given situation.