The 'Circle Pattern in Back of Throat' meme stems from shared experiences of health anxiety and the uncanny visual of anatomical textures discovered during a self-check in the mirror. It gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, where users describe the sudden realization of seeing 'cobweb' or 'circle' patterns while sick, often leading to a humorous spiral into WebMD-induced panic. The meme typically uses a POV format to illustrate the shock and confusion of finding these patterns, which are often just normal lymphoid follicles but look terrifyingly alien to the untrained eye. It serves as a relatable touchpoint for anyone who has ever over-analyzed their own body during a bout of the flu or a sore throat.