The U.K. Online Safety Act memes emerged as a satirical response to the United Kingdom's sweeping legislative efforts to regulate digital content and end-to-end encryption. Internet users often use these memes to highlight the tension between government oversight and personal privacy, frequently utilizing the 'Oi, you got a license for that?' trope or depicting the 'Nanny State' archetype. These memes gained significant traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit during the bill's parliamentary debates, serving as a medium for critics to voice concerns about potential censorship and the practical absurdities of policing the global internet through local law. They are now a staple for political commentary regarding digital rights and state surveillance.