The 'Bronze Medal' meme, also known as the '3rd Place Celebration' meme, originated from a 2020 webcomic by artist Raulefe. It depicts a six-panel sequence of a podium ceremony where the third-place finisher celebrates with extreme, unearned enthusiasm—popping champagne, biting his medal, and kissing the trophy girl—while the gold and silver medalists look on in bewildered silence. The template became a global sensation for its relatability, serving as the perfect visual metaphor for over-celebrating minor achievements or finding pure joy in the bare minimum. It is widely used to mock personal 'wins' that are objectively small but feel like major triumphs.