Mitch McConnell, the long-serving U.S. Senator, has become a staple of internet culture due to his distinct facial expressions and political longevity. Often nicknamed 'The Turtle,' memes surrounding McConnell surged in 2023 following high-profile 'freezing' incidents during press conferences. These moments, along with his role in partisan gridlock, have inspired thousands of memes ranging from 'Moscow Mitch' to 'Glitch McConnell.' The template is typically used to represent confusion, stalling, or a refusal to move forward on an issue.