The 'Meme Police' concept is a long-standing internet trope used to mock low-quality content, reposts, or unpopular opinions. Often represented by images of real law enforcement or fictional characters like the 'Internet Police,' the meme serves as a humorous way for users to play judge and jury over online discourse. It rose to prominence on platforms like 4chan and Reddit, where 'Meme Police' accounts would 'patrol' threads and issue fake citations to posters. Today, it remains a go-to tool for calling out 'cringe' and maintaining a sense of quality control within niche communities and social media feeds.