The 'Listen Listen Listen' meme originated from a viral video of a forum held at Universiti Utara Malaysia in late 2012. During the event, Sharifah Zohra Jabeen, president of the organization Suara Wanita 1Malaysia (SW1M), famously interrupted student Bawani KS by repeatedly saying 'Listen' and snatching the microphone away. The confrontation, which began over a discussion about free education, became an overnight sensation in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is widely used to mock condescending behavior, authoritative power trips, and situations where one person refuses to allow another to speak, making it a classic template for relatable social frustrations.