The 'Piracy, It's a Crime' meme originates from a 2004 anti-piracy public service announcement (PSA) produced by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT). Found on millions of DVDs, the ad famously attempted to equate digital file sharing with grand theft auto and shoplifting through high-intensity music and aggressive text. The internet quickly turned the dramatic 'You wouldn't steal a car' logic into a parody, most notably spawning the phrase 'You wouldn't download a house.' It remains a staple of internet culture, used to mock disproportionate comparisons, highlight the absurdity of digital ownership debates, or simply to lean into the nostalgic grit of early digital-era marketing.