The 'Theodore Is Gay' meme is a specific branch of the viral 'Who is getting the best head?' debate that surfaced in late 2019. This surreal discourse centered on an image of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks, leading users to argue over which character's facial expression indicated the most enjoyment. The Theodore variation specifically leans into the ironic and absurdist side of the fandom, often making bold, unsubstantiated claims about the characters' personal lives or orientations to fuel internet arguments. It represents a peak in 'irony-poisoned' humor, where childhood media is recontextualized into adult, often nonsensical, online debates.