Chloe Sagal was an independent game developer known for the horror title Homesick, but her presence in meme culture largely stems from a series of highly publicized internet controversies. In 2013, she became a focal point of discussion on platforms like Reddit and KiwiFarms after a crowdfunding campaign for what she claimed was life-saving surgery was revealed to be for gender-affirming procedures. This led to a permanent association with themes of internet notoriety, the 'death of the author,' and the intense scrutiny of the digital age. While her story is tragic, ending in her passing in 2018, her image remains a part of niche internet history archives, often used to discuss the volatile intersection of social media, mental health, and the indie gaming community.