The 'Amelia Earhart Eaten By Coconut Crabs' meme is based on a scientific and historical theory regarding the 1937 disappearance of the legendary aviator. Researchers from TIGHAR suggested that Earhart may have crash-landed on Nikumaroro, a remote Pacific island inhabited by giant Birgus latro, or coconut crabs, which are known to scavenge and possess a crushing grip. The theory went viral on social media, particularly on TikTok and Twitter, where users combined the grim nature of the possibility with absurdist humor. The meme typically portrays the crabs as relentless, opportunistic creatures, turning a tragic historical mystery into a staple of internet dark humor and conspiracy culture.