The Chatroulette meme originates from the early 2010s explosion of the random video chat website created by Andrey Ternovskiy. It represents the 'Wild West' era of the internet, where users would cycle through strangers, often encountering bizarre, hilarious, or jarringly inappropriate content. The meme typically highlights the shock, disappointment, or unexpected joy of a random connection—ranging from the legendary improvised piano performances to the ubiquitous and cold 'Next' button dismissals. It is widely used today to illustrate the unpredictability of the internet and the social gamble of engaging with anonymous users in a digital space.