The Westport Car Dealership Tipping Controversy emerged as a viral sensation when reports surfaced of a Connecticut-based dealership allegedly prompting customers to leave tips on large vehicle purchases via digital payment screens. This sparked a massive debate across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) regarding the boundaries of 'tip fatigue' and the expansion of gratuity culture into high-ticket retail sectors. The meme typically highlights the awkward moment a salesperson flips an iPad to a customer, showing tip options for a transaction that already involves thousands of dollars in commissions or fees. It has become a primary symbol for internet users to vent their frustrations about the modern expectation of tipping in non-service-industry environments.