The 'Stop the Steal' phrase gained global notoriety during the 2020 United States presidential election as a protest slogan. While its origins are deeply rooted in political controversy, the internet quickly adapted the high-energy phrase into a versatile meme format used to describe any situation where something is being 'unfairly' taken away. From losing a close match in a video game to a sibling grabbing the last snack, the meme thrives on an exaggerated sense of injustice. It is typically used as a reaction image or a bold text overlay to signal a mock-serious protest against minor life inconveniences.