The 'Cooked Dog' meme, also known as 'Dog Closing His Eyes,' features a small dog looking blissfully resigned or completely exhausted with its eyes shut tight. The term 'cooked' is Gen Z slang for being in a hopeless situation, getting caught, or feeling physically and mentally drained. It rose to prominence on platforms like TikTok and Twitter as a reaction image to signify acceptance of one's fate or a state of pure 'vibing' amidst chaos. Whether it's used to describe failing an exam, realizing a mistake too late, or simply feeling the effects of a long day, the template perfectly captures that universal moment of shutting down when everything becomes too much to handle.