The 'Women Want Me, Fish Fear Me' meme originates from a classic, unironic trucker hat design typically marketed toward middle-aged fishing enthusiasts. Around 2017, the internet reclaimed the phrase, transforming it into a template for surrealism and self-deprecation by swapping the nouns and verbs. These parodies often result in absurd combinations like 'Fish Want Me, Women Fear Me' or 'I Want Fish, Me Fear Women,' poking fun at the original's hyper-masculine bravado. It has since evolved into a widespread ironic fashion statement, popularized by platforms like Twitter and Tumblr where users celebrate the chaotic energy of the nonsensical edits.