The Orange Peel Theory is a viral TikTok trend and relationship philosophy that posits that a partner's willingness to perform small, mundane tasks for you—like peeling an orange—is a significant indicator of their love and commitment. It suggests that these tiny acts of service represent a deeper level of care and attentiveness within a relationship. The meme took off in late 2023, with users sharing screenshots of text conversations or videos of their partners reacting to the request. While it started as a genuine relationship benchmark, it quickly evolved into a meme format used to joke about high expectations, bare minimum standards, and the humorous ways people test their significant others' devotion.