The 'Bae Caught Me Slippin' meme originated in 2012 when a Twitter user posted a photo claiming her boyfriend took a picture of her while she slept, though her reflection in a mirror clearly showed her taking the selfie herself. This fail went viral for its obvious staged nature, leading to thousands of parodies where people deliberately include mirrors, feet, or hands to show they are actually alone. It has become a staple of internet culture for mocking overly performative social media posts and faked spontaneity, often used to poke fun at those who try too hard to look 'cute' while resting.