The Time Warp Scan refers to a popular video filter that gained massive traction on TikTok and Instagram around 2020. It works by moving a blue scanning line vertically or horizontally across the screen, freezing the image line by line to create surreal, distorted effects. Users quickly turned this into a meme format by timing their movements to 'elongate' their faces, create 'floating' objects, or simulate strange physical glitches. It represents a shift in meme culture where the medium itself—the AR filter—became the punchline, showcasing how users can subvert technology for comedic or artistic expression.