The San Francisco State University Dreadlocks Controversy refers to a viral 2016 video depicting a heated argument between two students over the ethics of wearing dreadlocks. In the clip, a Black female student confronts a white male student, accusing him of cultural appropriation while physically barring his path. The video ignited a massive internet debate regarding social justice, personal freedom, and the boundaries of cultural exchange. As a meme, the imagery is frequently used to represent clashes between identity politics and individual choices, often appearing in 'cringe' compilations or used to satirize aggressive campus activism.