The Sigma Grindset and Hustle Culture meme movement emerged as a satirical take on hyper-masculine motivational content and the 'hustle hard' lifestyle. Characterized by images of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho or Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby, these memes mock the absurdity of extreme self-improvement and financial obsession. They often feature 'Sigma Rules' that suggest bizarre or antisocial behaviors as a path to success. What started as a niche parody on Instagram and Reddit evolved into a massive cultural phenomenon used to satirize both genuine toxic productivity and the lone wolf archetype.