Milkshaking emerged as a viral form of political protest in the United Kingdom during May 2019, specifically targeting right-wing figures like Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson. The trend began after Robinson was pelted with a McDonald's milkshake twice in two days, leading the term to enter the common lexicon as a verb. On social media, the meme represents a non-violent yet humiliating form of dissent, often used to mock politicians or public figures whose views are considered controversial. The act became so widespread that police famously requested a Burger King near a Farage rally to stop selling milkshakes, further cementing its status in internet culture and meme history.