The 2023 Hawaii Wildfire conspiracy theory memes emerged in the wake of the tragic Lahaina fires, fueled by viral videos claiming that blue objects like umbrellas, cars, and roofs were suspiciously spared by the flames. This led to the 'Direct Energy Weapon' (DEW) or 'Space Laser' theory, which suggested that the fires were intentional and that the lasers were specifically tuned to avoid the color blue. While scientifically debunked, the theory exploded across TikTok and X (Twitter), with users creating memes about painting their houses blue to 'laser-proof' them. Today, the meme serves as a satirical commentary on how quickly misinformation and niche conspiracy theories spread during major news events.