The 'I Hate X | Turns Into X' meme format, often referred to as the Ironic Transformation meme, visualizes the humorous pipeline between vocal hatred and total obsession. The template typically features two panels: the first showing a character or person expressing intense disdain for a specific subculture, hobby, or group, and the second showing them fully immersed in that very thing. It rose to prominence on social media platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit to mock the hypocrisy of 'haters' or to describe personal growth where someone eventually succumbs to a trend they once judged. It is the definitive way to meme the irony of human nature and the inevitable pull of internet culture.