The 'Vladimir Putin Fixed Election' meme serves as a sharp satirical commentary on the perceived predictability of Russian political outcomes. It typically features images of Vladimir Putin at a polling station or looking at election data, paired with captions that highlight impossibly high voter turnouts or the lack of real opposition. The meme gained significant traction following several Russian elections where reports of irregularities sparked internet humor, specifically the infamous news broadcast showing 146% voter turnout in one region. It is widely used across social media to joke about situations where the winner is determined before the contest even begins, ranging from global geopolitics to everyday scenarios like a group of friends 'democratically' choosing the one restaurant the loudest person wants to visit.