The Slavoj Zizek vs. Jordan Peterson debate meme stems from the highly anticipated 2019 event titled 'Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism.' While billed as a heavyweight intellectual battle, the internet quickly turned the encounter into a goldmine of niche humor, focusing on Zizek’s frantic mannerisms and Peterson’s stern, precise delivery. The meme is typically used to represent a chaotic, postmodern perspective clashing with a rigid, traditionalist one. It highlights the absurdity of complex philosophical disagreements by reducing them to relatable everyday conflicts, often featuring Zizek’s signature 'Pure Ideology' or Peterson's 'Clean your room' philosophy as opposing punchlines.