The Nancy Pelosi Ripping Paper meme originated from the 2020 State of the Union address, where Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was captured on camera dramatically tearing her copy of President Donald Trump’s speech in half as he finished. This moment of political defiance immediately went viral, transcending its original context to become a universal symbol of rejection, dismissal, and 'I’m done with this' energy. Internet users quickly turned the scene into a template, labeling the speech as various undesirable things—like diets, homework, or toxic advice—while Pelosi represents anyone ready to disregard them completely. It remains a staple for expressing pettiness or strong disagreement in a visual format.