The phrase 'God forbid women have hobbies' (often interchanged with 'God forbid women do anything') is a sarcastic catchphrase that gained massive traction on Twitter, TikTok, and Tumblr. It is primarily used to ironically defend female characters or real-life women when they are caught doing something chaotic, illegal, or morally questionable. The meme functions as a parody of genuine feminist discourse, using the language of empowerment to justify unhinged behavior as a mere 'hobby.' It has become a staple of modern internet irony, frequently paired with images of historical figures, messy fictional characters, or relatable everyday disasters to highlight the absurdity of societal double standards through a dark, humorous lens.