The 'All My Apes Gone' meme originated from a desperate tweet by gallery owner Todd Kramer in December 2021, after several high-value Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape NFTs were stolen from his wallet via a phishing link. The phrase quickly transitioned from a cry for help into a viral catchphrase used to satirize the vulnerability and perceived absurdity of the NFT market. Today, the meme serves as the ultimate shorthand for crypto losses, digital security blunders, and the overall volatility of the Web3 space. It is frequently applied to situations where someone loses something valuable due to a momentary lapse in judgment or a sudden market crash.