The Cyberpunk 2077 Apology parody stems from the bright yellow text images posted by CD Projekt Red to communicate game delays and apologize for the title's technical issues upon its 2020 release. Because the yellow aesthetic was so distinct and became synonymous with bad news and damage control, the internet quickly transformed it into a versatile template for mock apologies. It is frequently used to satirize corporate PR speak or to announce 'delays' and 'bugs' for trivial everyday events like being late to a party or forgetting to do the dishes. The meme's power lies in its immediate recognizability to the gaming community as a sign of impending disappointment delivered in an overly formal tone.