The 'Baseball, Huh?' meme originates from the emotional manga 'Goodnight Punpun' (Oyasumi Punpun) by Inio Asano. The panel features a character making a trivial comment about baseball during a moment of heavy atmosphere or social disconnect. It became an internet sensation as a representation of peak social awkwardness or the struggle to find something to say when a conversation dies. Users frequently employ this template to mock their own lack of social skills or to highlight the absurdity of small talk in inappropriate situations.