The 'Blaming the Rothschilds' meme is a satirical trope used to mock the tendency of conspiracy theorists to attribute global events or minor personal misfortunes to the wealthy banking family. While the family has been a target of historical tropes for centuries, the modern internet iteration is purely ironic, featuring users blaming the Rothschilds for trivial, everyday inconveniences like a stubbed toe or a lost sock. This style of humor gained significant traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, often paired with images of individuals looking frustrated or dramatic historical paintings, highlighting the sheer absurdity of scapegoating a single entity for life's minor frustrations.