The Chris Christie meme largely stems from the infamous 2017 Beachgate incident, where the then-New Jersey Governor was photographed sunbathing on a state beach that he had closed to the public due to a government shutdown. The aerial photos of Christie sitting in a folding chair on an empty beach became an instant viral sensation, symbolizing political entitlement and indifference. Since then, the image has been photoshopped into countless historical and cinematic scenes, ranging from the moon landing to the Titanic. The meme remains a staple of political satire, used whenever someone wants to represent blatant hypocrisy or a relaxed attitude in the middle of a crisis.