The 'Tampon Tim' meme emerged in 2024 as a nickname for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following his selection as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. The moniker was popularized by political critics referencing a 2023 Minnesota law that mandates schools provide menstrual products in student bathrooms, including those used by transgender students. While supporters of the law highlight it as a win for period equity, opponents used the 'Tampon Tim' label to critique progressive policies. The meme often features Walz's face photoshopped onto hygiene product packaging or paired with captions about school facilities, becoming a viral point of contention in election-cycle discourse.