The phrase 'U MAD?' became a cornerstone of internet culture during the late 2000s, serving as a versatile tool for taunting others online. While the expression gained mainstream fame through a 2003 interview featuring rapper Cam'ron and Bill O'Reilly, it truly exploded within the gaming and forum communities alongside the 'Trollface' illustration. The meme is the ultimate retort used to dismiss an opponent's anger and further provoke them by implying their frustration is irrational or humorous. Over the years, it has evolved from a simple text bait into a cultural shorthand for the act of trolling, symbolizing the era of early internet subcultures and the art of 'the wind-up'.