The 'John Lennon Beat His Wife' meme is a recurring internet trope used to subvert the peaceful image of the famous Beatles singer. Rooted in historical admissions regarding his personal life and treatment of his first wife, Cynthia, the phrase evolved into a repetitive punchline or 'anti-meme' on platforms like 4chan, Reddit, and Twitter. It is typically used as a cynical non-sequitur to deflate high-minded discussions about Lennon's activism or to mock the perceived hypocrisy of celebrity worship. The meme often juxtaposes Lennon's 'peace and love' slogans with the blunt accusation to create a jarring, dark humor effect.