The #DemExit meme emerged as a digital movement and hashtag used primarily by voters who feel disillusioned or alienated by the Democratic Party's leadership, policies, or primary processes. Gaining significant traction during the 2016 and 2020 election cycles, it serves as a visual and textual declaration of party abandonment. These memes often utilize popular templates—like the 'Left Exit 12 Off Ramp' or 'Distracted Boyfriend'—to humorously illustrate the shift from party loyalty to independence or alternative political affiliations. It remains a staple in online political discourse for expressing frustration with the two-party system.