The 'Pocket Watching' meme is a popular cultural trope that mocks the act of monitoring someone else's financial situation or spending habits. Originating from urban slang and popularized within hip-hop circles, the term describes people who are more concerned with another person's bank account than their own. The meme usually features characters looking through binoculars, squinting intensely, or peering around corners to represent this nosy behavior. It is frequently used on social media to call out hypocrisy, such as when someone claims to be broke but is seen making a luxury purchase, or simply to tell others to mind their own business. Its relatability has made it a go-to template for discussing social status, friendship dynamics, and financial transparency in a humorous way.