The 'Life of Julia' memes originated from a 2012 digital slideshow released by Barack Obama's presidential campaign, designed to illustrate how his administration's policies would benefit a fictional woman named Julia throughout her lifetime. Due to its simplified infographic style and perceived message of government dependency, it quickly became a target for political critics and internet satirists. Parodies typically follow Julia through various life stages—such as starting school, finding a job, or retiring—but replace the original benefits with humorous or cynical outcomes. These memes are widely used to critique economic policies, social welfare, or the absurdity of life-stage planning through a satirical lens.