The 'A Shooting Star Rejecting Wish' meme is a popular multi-panel webcomic format that parodies the whimsical trope of wishing on a falling star. Originally inspired by the art style of webcomics like The Odd 1s Out, the template depicts a character making a heartfelt or absurd request, only for the shooting star to abruptly change its trajectory or verbally refuse the task. It has become a staple for internet users to highlight things that are deemed socially, logically, or physically impossible—ranging from romantic success to fixing broken software. The humor stems from the star’s blunt realization that even magical celestial bodies have their limits when faced with the audacity of human desires.