The 'White Powdered Oranges' meme stems from viral images of oranges coated in kaolin clay, a natural mineral used to protect fruit from pests and sunburn. However, the internet quickly transformed these practical agricultural images into a 'cursed' aesthetic, often joking that the fruit is covered in powdered sugar or more illicit substances. It is frequently used in surreal humor or 'POV' memes where the narrator is inexplicably drawn to consuming something that looks visually unsettling or 'forbidden.' The meme thrives on the contrast between the familiar citrus fruit and its bizarre, ghost-like appearance.