The 'The CDC Recommends' meme gained massive traction as a parody of the official health guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Initially surfacing as a response to the rapidly changing quarantine rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, the template allows users to insert absurd, nostalgic, or highly specific advice under the guise of an official announcement. It typically features a screenshot of a news graphic or a Twitter post where the second half of the statement is swapped for comedic effect. The meme captures the public's exhaustion with shifting policies by turning authoritative messaging into a versatile canvas for internet humor.