Literally 1984 

When something is literally 1984, 1984 being a novel written by George Orwell

After reviewing with the committee, we have come to the consensus that this particular situation draws slight influence from George Orwell's famed novel "1984"; literally 1984

Literally 1984 by DarthEggo November 29, 2022

June 8th 1984 

June 8th was the day the first Ghostbusters movie was released, in 1984.

Person 1: Hey, what’s the day today?
Person 2: June 8th! June 8th 1984 was the day the first Ghostbusters movie was released.
Person 1: Oh cool!

June 8th 1984 by 1nv4d3rr4by August 3, 2022

Covid-1984

When corona skeptics, vaccine conspiracy theorists, and those opposed to mandatory vaccines and masks, who claim that any lockdown is causing "more harm than the virus,” stage public rallies to challenge the authorities for infringing their rights and controlling their lives—1984 is a novel by English novelist George Orwell, which examines how facts and truth are politically manipulated by dictators or rogue leaders.

Protesters in the UK are holding placards that says that “Covid-1984 is being used for political purposes and public control.”

Covid-1984 by MathPlus October 14, 2020

Literally 1984 

When they don't allow cursing in the Discord server

Stupid Mod: That has curse words. It's inappropriate.
Person 1: Literally 1984

Literally 1984 by Supercat_Studios August 29, 2023

Literally 1984 

When something happens in 1984

Los Angeles hosted the Olympics in literally 1984

Literally 1984 by Idontknowwhattoputherelol1 August 8, 2022

Literally 1984 

used in a situation when something goes the wrong way. particularly referencing bad situations. sometimes used when somebody is being dramatic.

Guy 1: "i got robbed by a homeless man!"
Guy 2: "Literally 1984."

Literally 1984 by Samucob123 April 13, 2024

Literally 1984 

A term for responding to someone or yourself getting suppressed for saying something, even if it's right or moral to say. This was coined by the dystopian-based novel titled "Nineteen
Eighty-Four" by George Orwell.

Person 1: "I can't believe I got banned just for criticising the owner!"
Person 2: "I know right? It's literally 1984!"

Literally 1984 by jnd2008 February 12, 2025