The 'Best Cry Ever' meme originated from a 2010 episode of the A&E reality show Intervention, featuring former professional boxer Rocky Lockridge. During a deeply emotional moment with his son, Lockridge let out a unique, high-pitched wail that quickly went viral due to its unexpected sound and raw intensity. The internet embraced the clip, leading to countless remixes, auto-tuned songs, and image macros. It is primarily used to illustrate dramatic overreactions, genuine sorrow turned comical, or situations where one is trying to express deep emotion but results in an unintentionally hilarious display.