The 'Poetic Cinema' meme gained traction as a reaction to the ongoing debate regarding what constitutes 'true cinema,' sparked largely by comments from legendary directors like Martin Scorsese. It typically features a screenshot of a visually striking or emotionally resonant scene, accompanied by the text 'Poetic Cinema' or 'This is Cinema.' While originally used by film enthusiasts to celebrate beautiful cinematography, the internet quickly adopted it for ironic purposes. Now, the template is frequently applied to mundane, chaotic, or humorous situations that possess an accidental sense of drama or perfect timing, mockingly elevating them to the level of high-brow artistic achievements.