The 'Illegals In My Yard' meme gained massive traction through a comedic song and video skit by creator Marc Ryan. The humor stems from the catchy, repetitive lyrics and the exaggerated reaction of a person discovering 'illegals' on their property. While it touches on a politically sensitive topic, the meme is predominantly used in a satirical or nonsensical way to describe unexpected visitors, friend groups showing up uninvited, or even pets behaving strangely outside. It became a staple on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where users sync the audio to various chaotic or funny scenarios involving people or animals in their outdoor spaces.