The 'Orca Wars' or 'Killer Whale Uprising' meme cycle gained massive traction in 2023 following reports of a specific pod of orcas, led by a whale named White Gladis, attacking and sinking luxury yachts near the Strait of Gibraltar. The internet quickly transformed these scientific reports into a narrative of maritime class warfare, portraying the orcas as anti-capitalist revolutionaries targeting the ultra-wealthy. These memes typically use footage or illustrations of orcas interacting with boats to symbolize nature striking back against human excess. It is widely used to express 'Eat the Rich' sentiments or to celebrate the chaotic and unpredictable power of the natural world over man-made opulence.