Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Obama Eats Dogs
I think the best way to evaluate the |notability of |controversial articles is via rigorous analysis using Wikipedia's policies.  Wikipedia's policy on the |notability of events gives 5 factors in evaluating an event -- (1) lasting effect, (2) geographic scope, (3) depth of coverage, (4) duration of coverage, and (5) diversity of sources.  So lets look at the Obama Eats Dogs meme
— NONE, NONE
Stance: comment
Cited policy: WP:NOTABILITY||WP:CONTROVERSY||WP:EVENTS (Wikipedia:Notability)