The '2 Grams For $40' meme stems from the relatable and often frustrating experience of dealing with overpriced street prices or 'taxes' in various transactions. Usually featuring a character looking disappointed, skeptical, or outright shocked at a tiny amount of product, the meme highlights the absurdity of getting a bad deal. It gained traction across Twitter and Reddit as a way to mock people who brag about their purchases despite being clearly overcharged. Today, it is used to represent any scenario where the value received definitely does not match the high price paid.