Sweatpantsgate refers to the recurring internet phenomenon where photos of public figures or athletes in fitted grey sweatpants go viral for being unintentionally revealing. While the term saw a massive spike during the 2024 MLB season due to the controversial, see-through nature of new team uniforms, it taps into the long-standing 'Grey Sweatpants Season' cultural trope. The meme is used to highlight moments of extreme transparency, awkward fashion choices, or the internet's tendency to over-analyze a single wardrobe malfunction. It captures the chaotic energy of social media turning a simple piece of clothing into a global trending topic.