The 'I Want Nothing' meme stems from a November 20, 2019, press gaggle where President Donald Trump held a handwritten note composed in thick black Sharpie. The note was a rebuttal to testimony given during his first impeachment inquiry, featuring phrases like 'I WANT NOTHING' and 'I WANT NO QUID PRO QUO' in large, aggressive lettering. The visual nature of the note—resembling a hastily written list on a legal pad—immediately became a viral sensation. Internet users quickly realized that the high-contrast text was easy to photoshop, leading to a wave of memes where the original political defense was replaced with song lyrics, grocery lists, or relatable everyday demands, turning a moment of political crisis into a versatile tool for absurdist humor.