The Ivanka Trump’s Punk Phase meme stems from a photo and passage in the 2017 memoir 'Raising Trump,' where Ivanka describes her brief flirtation with 1990s grunge culture, including blue hair and flannel shirts. The internet immediately found the contrast between the anti-establishment ethos of punk and her ultra-wealthy upbringing hilarious. This template is widely used to highlight the absurdity of 'manufactured rebellion' or to poke fun at people trying to act edgy despite being perfectly comfortable. It captures a specific brand of irony that resonates with anyone who has ever tried—and failed—to truly rebel against their own background.