Mayim Bialik's New York Times Editorial meme stems from a 2017 op-ed titled 'Being a Feminist in Harvey Weinstein’s World,' where the actress discussed her choices to dress modestly and avoid flirting as a means of self-protection. The piece sparked immediate backlash and became a focal point for debates regarding victim-blaming and Hollywood's power dynamics. In the meme world, the editorial is frequently used to satirize 'pick me' energy or individuals who offer unsolicited, tone-deaf advice that ignores systemic issues. Users often swap the headline text to highlight the absurdity of personal anecdotes being presented as universal solutions for complex social problems.