The 'Second Civil War' meme format draws inspiration from both historical tensions and modern cinematic portrayals of societal collapse, most notably Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War' and the 2024 A24 film 'Civil War.' It is typically used to satirize hyper-polarization by applying life-or-death seriousness to incredibly minor disagreements, such as brand loyalties or food preferences. The meme often features soldiers in modern gear, apocalyptic landscapes, or iconic 'split-screen' face-off imagery to heighten the drama. It serves as a humorous commentary on the internet's tendency to turn every subjective opinion into an all-out ideological battle.