The 'Waffle House Prom Attendee' meme stems from a 2018 viral video featuring Anthony Wall, who was confronted by law enforcement at a Waffle House in Warsaw, North Carolina, while still wearing his prom tuxedo. The footage, which showed a struggle and physical force, sparked widespread debate about police conduct and civil rights. In meme culture, still frames or clips from the video are often used to represent situations where a person is unexpectedly overwhelmed by authority or facing intense pressure in an otherwise mundane or celebratory setting. It serves as a visual metaphor for the chaos often associated with late-night dining or the sudden, jarring interruption of one's peace by external forces.