The 'Redundant Adjectives are Redundant' meme, often expressed through the formula 'X Y is X', is a linguistic trope that rose to prominence in the mid-2000s on imageboards like 4chan. The format gained mainstream recognition through the 'Longcat is Long' meme and eventually evolved into a snarky way to point out the blindingly obvious or unnecessary repetitions. By framing a statement in this recursive manner, users highlight the redundancy of a subject with a deadpan, often cynical tone. Whether used to mock a captain obvious moment or to celebrate a singular trait of an object, this template remains a staple of minimalist internet commentary.