The 'The Girls Are Fighting' meme is a versatile reaction phrase used to highlight public disputes, rivalries, or intense disagreements between two or more parties. Despite the gendered language, it is most often used ironically to describe conflicts between men, corporations, or inanimate objects, emphasizing the petty or dramatic nature of the 'beef.' The phrase originated in stan culture and spread across Twitter and Tumblr as a shorthand for whenever internet drama begins to unfold. It serves as a digital way of pulling up a chair and grabbing popcorn, signaling to others that a notable confrontation is happening in real-time.