The 'The Baby, The Terrorist and The Time Bomb' meme is based on a classic philosophical thought experiment used to discuss utilitarianism and deontology. It typically presents a scenario where a person must choose whether to torture a terrorist to find a hidden bomb and save a baby, or uphold moral principles at the cost of lives. On the internet, this high-stakes scenario has been reimagined as a template for relatable daily struggles and impossible choices. Users often label the characters to represent conflicting priorities, such as work-life balance, diet choices, or gaming habits, highlighting the absurdity of everyday decision-making through the lens of a dire ethical crisis.