The 'Chandler Bing Hugging a Record' meme originates from the hit sitcom Friends, specifically the Season 3 episode 'The One with the Giant Poking Device.' In the scene, a heartbroken Chandler sits in his apartment listening to 'Endless Love' while clutching Lionel Richie's album cover. The meme gained significant traction on social media as a way for music fans to express deep emotional connections to their favorite albums or songs. By photoshopping different album covers over the original vinyl, users can humorously highlight their latest musical obsessions or nostalgic classics. It has since evolved into a universal template for celebrating any form of media that brings comfort or intense emotion.