The 'Stephen Hawking Epstein Island Orgy Allegations' meme surfaced in early 2024 following the public release of court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. While the documents actually contained an email from Epstein refuting claims of Hawking's involvement in an orgy, the internet's dark humor took over. Social media users began creating surreal and absurd memes depicting the world-renowned physicist engaging in bizarre activities on Little St. James island, often involving midgets or complex mathematics. The meme highlights the chaotic way social media processes serious legal documents, transforming serious news into a wave of shitposting and irony.