The phrase 'I Did It for the Lulz' (often shortened to 'for the lulz') is an iconic internet slogan originating from 4chan and the early hacker collective Anonymous in the mid-2000s. It serves as a justification for any action—from harmless pranks to high-profile cyberattacks—carried out purely for the amusement or 'lulz' (a corruption of 'LOLs') derived from disrupting the status quo. The meme represents the chaotic-neutral ethos of early internet subcultures where entertainment was prioritized over profit or politics. Over time, it evolved from a hacker calling card into a universal response for anyone doing something nonsensical or disruptive just to see what happens.