The Trolley Problem meme originates from a classic thought experiment in ethics, first introduced by Philippa Foot in 1967. It presents a moral dilemma where one must choose between killing one person to save five by pulling a lever to redirect a runaway trolley. While originally a serious philosophical tool, the internet transformed the simple diagram into a versatile meme format. It is frequently used to represent impossible choices, political satire, or absurd scenarios like the fan-favorite 'multi-track drifting' variant. The meme remains a staple of internet culture for its ability to simplify complex decision-making into a humorous visual.