The 'I Will Not Eat the Bugs' meme originated as a reaction to proposals regarding sustainable food sources, specifically insect-based protein, often linked to global organizations like the World Economic Forum. It gained significant traction in the early 2020s within online communities skeptical of 'The Great Reset' and shifting modern lifestyle standards. Usually paired with the phrase 'I will not live in the pod,' the meme has evolved into a broader symbol of resistance against perceived corporate and globalist overreach. It is frequently used in political discourse, internet shitposting, and cultural commentary to satirize the push for alternative diets and urban living arrangements.