The 163-Year-Old Man meme features footage of an incredibly elderly and frail Buddhist monk, originally shared by TikTok user @auyary13. While internet rumors falsely claimed he was 163 years old and practicing 'Sokushinbutsu' (self-mummification), the man was actually Luang Pho Yai, a 109-year-old Thai monk. The haunting yet fascinating visuals quickly became a viral sensation, evolving into a relatable reaction meme used to represent extreme exhaustion, aging rapidly while waiting for something, or surviving a long ordeal. It is most commonly used in 'Me waiting for...' scenarios, highlighting the humor in things that take an eternity to happen.