The 'Assaded' meme, also known as 'You've been Assaded,' is a form of internet bait-and-switch similar to Rickrolling or getting 'Gnomed.' It typically features a sudden transition to images of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, often associated with the upbeat song 'Allah, Syria, Bashar.' Emerging from ironic political communities and shitposting groups on platforms like Reddit and Discord around 2019, the meme thrives on its unexpectedness and the absurdity of the presentation. It is widely used to interrupt other content or as a punchline to unexpected political shifts in online discussions.