The 'Mute Button' meme emerged following the chaotic first 2020 U.S. Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, which was characterized by constant interruptions. To restore order for the following debates, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced the implementation of a literal mute button for the candidates' microphones. This decision sparked a wave of internet memes where users applied the concept of a 'mute button' to various relatable life scenarios—from silencing annoying coworkers and toxic gamers to muting loud family members. The meme resonates as a universal symbol for the desire to quiet unnecessary noise and regain control over a loud or chaotic situation.