The 'The Council Will Decide Your Fate' meme originates from the 2005 film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, where Jedi Master Mace Windu informs Anakin Skywalker that the Jedi Council will determine his future after he reveals Chancellor Palpatine's true identity. The meme gained massive traction on Reddit's r/PrequelMemes before evolving into a versatile template for judgment. It typically features a group of characters—ranging from a circle of pets to a collection of inanimate objects—looking down at the viewer or a specific subject. It is widely used to mock the feeling of being scrutinized by a group or to ironically grant a 'council' of unqualified individuals the power to judge someone's actions or opinions.