Bendergate refers to the high-profile salary negotiation standoff between voice actor John DiMaggio and the producers of the Futurama revival on Hulu in early 2022. While the rest of the original cast signed on quickly, DiMaggio held out for better pay, sparking a massive #Bendergate movement on social media among fans who refused to accept a recast robot. Eventually, an agreement was reached, and Bender officially returned to the show. The meme is now used to represent tough negotiations, triumphant returns, or simply the defiant, anti-authority attitude that Bender Rodriguez embodies. It often highlights situations where someone knows their worth or makes a dramatic, anticipated comeback.