The Rob Ford Crack Smoking Scandal refers to the 2013 international media frenzy surrounding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford after reports surfaced of a video showing him consuming crack cocaine. Initially denying the allegations, Ford later famously admitted to the behavior, claiming he was in a 'drunken stupor' at the time. The scandal became a goldmine for internet culture, blending high-stakes politics with surreal, almost unbelievable public outbursts. Memes typically utilize grainy screenshots from the alleged video or photos of Ford’s intense press conferences to mock personal lapses in judgment, chaotic situations, or the sheer audacity of his public denials. It remains a landmark moment in the intersection of viral news and political satire.