The Nightcap, Nightgown & Candle Stick Holder meme draws on the classic Victorian-era sleepwear aesthetic popularized by characters like Ebenezer Scrooge and Tom the Cat. It typically features a character dressed for bed, wandering through a dark house while holding a candle. This imagery has become shorthand for the 'honk shoo' snoring trope and the relatable experience of investigating strange noises in the middle of the night. It gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter and TikTok as a way to mock overly dramatic reactions to minor disturbances or to celebrate the cozy, old-fashioned vibe of a deep slumber.