On November 17, 1973, President Richard Nixon delivered one of the most infamous televised addresses in American history during a press conference at Walt Disney World. Facing the heat of the escalating Watergate scandal, Nixon attempted to assure the public of his personal integrity and financial transparency. The clip captures the climactic moment where he famously declares, 'I have earned everything I've got... Well, I am not a crook.' In modern internet culture, this footage has evolved into the definitive reaction for blatant, defensive denial. It is frequently used to mock individuals who are clearly guilty of a minor social faux pas or a major public lie but refuse to admit it. The humor stems from Nixon's rigid posture and the historical irony of his eventual resignation. Common caption ideas include: 'Me after my mom asks who broke the vase,' 'When you're caught with your hand in the cookie jar,' and 'Convincing the group chat you weren't the one who started the drama.'