The 'Pressing a Boot on Your Own Head' meme is a powerful visual metaphor for self-victimization and manufactured drama. The image typically features a close-up of a boot pressing down on a person's head, implying oppression, only for the wide shot to reveal the person is holding the boot themselves. It evolved from political cartoons and social commentary illustrations to become a staple of internet culture on platforms like Twitter and Reddit. It is most commonly used to mock individuals or groups who create their own problems through poor decision-making but attempt to blame external forces or 'the system' to gain sympathy or avoid accountability.