The 'This Is Why The Terrorists Hate Us' meme, frequently featuring the infamous 'Ass Beer' image, serves as a satirical commentary on Western decadence and chaotic party culture. The phrase gained popularity on imageboards like 4chan and Reddit during the mid-2000s, mockingly suggesting that extremist groups oppose the West not for political reasons, but because of its absurdly trashy and over-the-top displays of 'freedom.' The iconic image of a partygoer drinking beer from an unconventional source became the definitive visual for this trope. Today, it is used to caption any photo of bizarre, indulgent, or hilariously degenerate behavior that could only happen in a society with perhaps too much liberty.