The 'Twitter Nitro' meme emerged as a satirical comparison between Discord’s paid service and the revamped Twitter Blue (now X Premium) subscription model introduced after Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform. By labeling the subscription as 'Nitro,' users highlight the irony of paying for features on a traditionally free microblogging site. The meme typically centers on the social stigma of buying a blue checkmark, often depicting subscribers as desperate for clout while free users mock the transition. It serves as a commentary on the changing landscape of social media monetization and the tribalism that forms between 'verified' and 'unverified' accounts.