The 'The Part Where Ariel Says X' meme is a popular caption format that humorously reinterprets scenes from Disney's 1989 classic, The Little Mermaid. It often features Ariel in a moment of dramatic flair or longing, but replaces her original dialogue with modern slang, existential dread, or wildly inappropriate outbursts. The trend gained significant traction on social media platforms where users began overlaying text to subvert the innocent nature of the original film. It serves as a versatile tool for social commentary, allowing creators to juxtapose nostalgic childhood imagery with the cynical realities of adulthood or specific internet subcultures.