The '6 Months? / 6 Months Venom Thumbnail' meme originates from comic dub YouTube channels, specifically associated with exaggerated thumbnails featuring Marvel's Venom. The image features a symbiote—usually Venom or a variant—looking intensely shocked or enraged with the text '6 MONTHS?' plastered across the frame. It first gained traction as a clickbait parody before evolving into a versatile reaction image. Users online typically use the template to express disbelief over long wait times, surprising durations, or any situation where a six-month period feels absurd or overwhelming. Its high-contrast, 'YouTube-core' aesthetic makes it a favorite for shitposting and dramatic irony.