The 'Men Invented X So They Could Y' meme format is a popular text-based satirical trope used to humorously deconstruct complex human achievements. It functions by taking a massive historical or technological milestone—like architecture, the internet, or deep-sea exploration—and claiming the real motivation was something incredibly simple or stereotypically male. Gaining massive traction on Twitter and TikTok, the meme mocks the idea of hyper-fixation and the lengths to which people will go to facilitate niche hobbies or social behaviors. It has become a staple of observational comedy, allowing users to poke fun at gender tropes and the perceived absurdity of human progress.