'Thanks, Obama' internet catchphrase associated with the White House

During Barack Obama's presidency (2009–2017), the phrase 'Thanks, Obama' emerged on social media as an ironic or sarcastic way to blame or credit the president for a wide range of issues. The meme references President Obama and, by association, the White House as the residence and workplace of the U.S. president. It became a recurring internet joke and cultural shorthand tied to Obama's time in office.