The #ManyPeopleAreSaying meme stems from a rhetorical device frequently used by Donald Trump to lend credibility to rumors or unverified statements by attributing them to an anonymous, large group. It gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter (now X) as users began parodying the phrase to introduce absurd, niche, or obviously false facts for comedic effect. The hashtag became a shorthand for poking fun at how easily misinformation or popular opinion can be framed as consensus. Today, it serves as a versatile template for highlighting everything from serious political commentary to lighthearted personal opinions that the user jokingly claims have universal support across the internet.