The 'Mom's Spaghetti' meme originates from the 2002 semi-autobiographical drama film '8 Mile.' In this opening scene, the protagonist Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith Jr., played by legendary rapper Eminem (Marshall Mathers), is seen preparing for a high-stakes rap battle in the bathroom of the Shelter. He is visibly shaken by stage fright, struggling to keep his composure before ultimately vomiting on his sweater. The scene is immortalized by the song 'Lose Yourself,' which describes the physical toll of his anxiety with the lyrics: 'His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti.' In internet culture, this clip is the definitive way to represent extreme nervousness, social anxiety, or the feeling of being overwhelmed right before a major life event. It is often edited into 'spaghetti remixes' where the lyrics or visuals are replaced with actual pasta. Example captions include: 'Me waiting for the professor to hand out the final exam,' 'When the waiter says enjoy your meal and I reply you too,' and 'Heading into a job interview I am completely unqualified for.'