The Romneys Hindenberg meme is a piece of political satire that gained traction during the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election. It typically features imagery comparing Mitt Romney's campaign to the infamous 1937 Hindenburg airship disaster, symbolizing a perceived 'crash and burn' of political aspirations. The visual humor often stems from a real-life photo of Romney's campaign plane, where the placement of the door and his name led to unfortunate or humorous optical illusions. Over time, the meme has evolved into a broader template used to comment on political failures or ill-fated campaigns across the spectrum.