The Senator Wendy Davis filibuster meme stems from the 11-hour marathon speech delivered by Texas State Senator Wendy Davis in June 2013 to block Senate Bill 5. Clad in now-iconic pink Mizuno running shoes, Davis stood for nearly half a day without sitting, eating, or using the restroom, becoming an overnight symbol of political resistance and physical stamina. While the event was a serious legislative stand, the internet quickly adopted the image as a versatile template. It is frequently used to represent situations requiring extreme endurance, stubbornness, or long-winded explanations that refuse to end, often focusing on her unwavering stance at the podium.