The 'Sovereign Citizen' or 'Am I Being Detained?' meme stems from a loosely organized collection of anti-government groups and individuals who believe they are not subject to various laws or statutes. The memes primarily mock their use of 'pseudo-law' terminology during police interactions, such as claiming to be 'traveling' rather than 'driving' to avoid license requirements. The phrase 'Am I being detained?' became a central catchphrase in viral YouTube videos showcasing these tense roadside confrontations. In internet culture, these memes are used to satirize people who use pedantic or nonsensical logic to evade responsibility or win arguments, often culminating in the 'Sovereign Citizen' being arrested or experiencing a broken car window.