The 'Bush Did 9/11' meme is a satirical take on the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding the September 11 attacks, specifically targeting then-President George W. Bush. While the phrase originated in serious conspiracy circles in the early 2000s, it evolved into an edgy internet non-sequitur during the mid-2010s on platforms like 4chan and Reddit. Often accompanied by the phrase 'Jet fuel can't melt steel beams,' the meme is used to mock the absurdity of conspiracy logic or as a shock-value punchline in unrelated contexts. It frequently utilizes the image of Bush being informed of the attacks while reading 'The Pet Goat' to elementary school students, highlighting a moment of perceived cognitive dissonance and has since become a staple of ironic internet culture.