The 'Be Strong For Mother' meme features a bizarrely distorted, taxidermied cat, often accompanied by the titular phrase to evoke a sense of struggling existence. Originating on Tumblr in 2012, the image became a cornerstone of surreal and absurdist humor, representing the feeling of barely holding oneself together in ridiculous situations. It is frequently used to mock poor artistic attempts, low-quality 3D renders, or any scenario where someone is clearly out of their element but trying their best. The meme's lasting appeal lies in its unsettling yet strangely sympathetic portrayal of a creature that looks like it shouldn't be physically possible, yet persists anyway.