Butter the Bearded Dragon became an internet sensation in August 2019 after her owner, u/Greendog98, posted on Reddit's r/memes subreddit about her declining health. Due to a tumor, Butter had to be put to sleep, and her owner requested that the community turn her into a meme so she could live on forever. The internet responded with an overwhelming wave of creativity, cementing Butter as a wholesome icon and a 'Meme of the Decade' contender. Today, the template is used not just as a tribute, but also for expressing joy, satisfaction, or general wholesome content across various social media platforms.