The 'CallMeCarson Crying' meme originates from a 2019 Minecraft livestream by YouTuber and streamer CallMeCarson. During the stream, Carson broke down in genuine but comedic tears after a series of unfortunate in-game events, which was later photoshopped to include a PNG of Joe Swanson from Family Guy standing menacingly in the background. This juxtaposition of Carson's intense emotional distress against the absurd, looming figure of Joe created a viral sensation. The template is widely used to illustrate situations where someone is overwhelmed by an inevitable force, a minor inconvenience, or a haunting thought that they simply cannot escape.