The 'Works Cited: Crack Pipe' meme is a satirical take on academic rigor, typically featuring an MLA or APA-style bibliography page where the sole source of information is an image of a crack pipe. It is used to mock 'unhinged' arguments, bizarre internet threads, or illogical takes by suggesting the author was essentially hallucinating or out of their mind when creating the content. Gaining popularity on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, the meme serves as a visual punchline for any situation where the reasoning is so flawed that only a mind-altering substance could explain it. It has evolved into a versatile reaction image for callouts and self-deprecating humor regarding late-night internet deep dives.