Introduction

Civilized Discussion is a meme comic series that humorously depicts social gatherings labeled as 'civilized discussions' being interrupted by a group of naked individuals who proceed to defecate in public.

Background

The meme showcases the contrast between a so-called civilized discussion and the disruptive actions of a group of naked people. Often, these two factions represent diverse nationalities, fandoms, and subcultures, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

How It Began

The meme originated on September 7, 2015, when an iFunny user named ArmenianNationalist uploaded a comic featuring a 'civilized discussion among medieval Caucasian kingdoms,' which is humorously ruined by a group of naked Turkish men wearing fez hats.

Meme Evolution

The meme gained traction on December 2, 2015, when a Meme Center user reuploaded the comic. A blank template was shared on Imgur on December 28. Subsequently, on January 3, 2016, a version depicting anime fans interrupting a discussion was posted on 9gag. Later, a gaming-themed comic contrasting console players with the PC Gaming Masterrace surfaced on January 20. The meme continued to spread, with a version mocking Australians posted on FunnyJunk on April 9 and a Twitter comic featuring Turks disrupting a gathering on July 6.