The 'Feminist Mad Max' meme is a spin-off of the popular 'Feminist Ryan Gosling' trend, featuring Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky from the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road. The movie was widely praised for its strong female protagonist, Imperator Furiosa, and its themes of liberation from patriarchal control, which led internet creators to overlay Max with 'Hey Girl' captions that discuss intersectional feminism and social justice. These memes often contrast Max's gruff, silent demeanor with eloquent, supportive statements about dismantling oppressive systems. It remains a favorite for social media users who want to combine pop culture aesthetics with progressive political commentary.