The 'Laurel or Yanny' phenomenon emerged in May 2018 as a viral auditory illusion that divided the world, much like 'The Dress' did in 2015. The clip features a short audio recording from Vocabulary.com, originally voiced by opera singer and actor Jay Aubrey Jones, intended to pronounce the word 'Laurel.' Due to variations in audio frequency and individual hearing, many listeners insisted they heard 'Yanny' instead, leading to a massive global debate. This iconic moment in internet history was featured on news programs and late-night shows, highlighting the subjectivity of human perception. In the meme world, this clip is used to represent irreconcilable differences, gaslighting, or situations where two people are looking at the exact same facts and reaching polar opposite conclusions. It is the ultimate visual and auditory shorthand for 'agreeing to disagree' or total confusion. Relatable scenarios include political arguments, relationship misunderstandings, or workplace errors. Example captions include: 'When you and your bestie see the same red flag but interpret it differently,' 'POV: You and your friend are looking at the same math problem,' and 'The moment I realized we can no longer be friends.'