The #WhyImVotingUkip meme originated in 2014 as a social media campaign by the UK Independence Party intended to gather genuine support ahead of the European elections. However, the hashtag was almost immediately hijacked by critics and internet trolls who used it to post biting satire, surrealist humor, and sharp irony. Instead of earnest endorsements, the trend became a flood of absurd justifications for voting, such as fearing foreign weather or wanting to ban French sticks. This event remains a legendary example of a 'hashtag hijack,' where a political PR attempt was completely subverted by the collective wit of the internet to highlight perceived absurdities in the party's platform.