The 'X with a Layer Added Every Second' meme is a popular internet trend that involves taking a static image or video and progressively layering visual effects, sounds, or additional images over it at a set interval. Usually starting with a recognizable figure like MrBeast or a popular character, the meme quickly descends into sensory overload and abstract chaos as the seconds pass. This format gained massive traction on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts, where viewers enjoy the 'wait for it' anticipation and the sheer absurdity of the final result. It serves as a humorously overwhelming commentary on short-form content consumption and the internet's love for surrealist, high-energy distortion.