The 'You wouldn’t X a Y' meme originates from the 'Piracy. It's a Crime.' anti-piracy public service announcement shown on DVDs in the early 2000s. Produced by the Federation Against Copyright Theft, the ad used dramatic music and fast cuts to compare downloading movies to stealing a car, a handbag, or a television. The internet quickly turned the stern warning into a joke, most notably with the phrase 'You wouldn't download a car,' highlighting the perceived absurdity of the comparison. Over the years, it has evolved into a versatile snowclone where users replace the actions and items with increasingly surreal or relatable scenarios.