The 2023 Burning Man festival became a global meme sensation when unexpected heavy rainfall transformed the Black Rock Desert into a treacherous mud pit. Thousands of attendees were stranded as vehicles became stuck and participants were advised to conserve food and water. The internet erupted with memes contrasting the festival's typical high-fashion, wealthy aesthetic with the gritty, muddy reality of the situation. From Chris Rock and Diplo’s hitchhiking escape to the Mad Max vibes of the mud-caked camps, these memes highlight the irony of a survivalist-themed event being overwhelmed by actual environmental challenges.