The '19 Dollar Fortnite Card' meme stems from a viral TikTok video uploaded in early 2021 by user MrBlockU. In the clip, he offers a V-Bucks card to his viewers while aggressively encouraging them to share the video and warning trolls that they will be blocked. The video's distinct low-quality aesthetic, coupled with MrBlockU's intense stare and rhythmic delivery, made it a favorite for '21st Century Humor' edits and surrealist memes. Today, it is widely used to parody internet giveaway culture or as an absurd reaction image to denote high-stakes but ultimately trivial situations.