The '0.5 GPA Activities' trend emerged on TikTok as a form of self-deprecating humor, where users showcase chaotic, absurd, or poorly thought-out behaviors they attribute to having a very low Grade Point Average. Instead of focusing on academic failure as a negative, the trend celebrates the hilarity of making questionable life choices, like performing nonsensical tasks instead of studying. It often uses specific upbeat or 'empty-headed' audio tracks to emphasize the lack of logic involved in the depicted activity. The meme has become a staple for students and young adults to bond over the relatable stress of school by leaning into a carefree, 'no thoughts, head empty' aesthetic.