The 'Cover Myself in Vaseline and Pretend I'm a Slug' meme emerged as a peak example of surrealist anti-humor on platforms like Tumblr and Reddit. It typically describes a specific brand of existential dread where the only solution is to opt out of humanity entirely by mimicking a slippery mollusk. The phrase resonates with internet subcultures that celebrate the 'no thoughts, head empty' mindset and extreme introversion. Over time, it has evolved into a catch-all expression for wanting to disappear from social obligations or stressful situations, often accompanied by low-quality or 'cursed' imagery that enhances its bizarre, yet oddly comforting, comedic effect.