The 'I'm Joining the War on Drugs on the Side of Drugs' meme originated as a viral tweet by user @pookleberry in late 2014, capturing a sentiment of absurdist rebellion. The phrase subverts the serious, government-led 'War on Drugs' campaign by treating it like a conventional conflict where one can simply defect to the opposing team. Over time, the text has been paired with various images of determined characters, tired office workers, or people engaging in minor vices like intense caffeine consumption. It is primarily used to express a sense of humorous defeat or to ironically embrace a lifestyle choice that society typically labels as a vice.