The Dasani water meme culture centers on a collective internet disdain for Coca-Cola’s bottled water brand, primarily due to its unique mineral profile. Unlike most competitors, Dasani includes magnesium sulfate and potassium chloride, leading to widespread jokes that the water actually makes you thirstier or has a distinctively 'dry' and metallic taste. The meme peaked in global popularity during the 2020 pandemic when viral photos surfaced showing empty grocery store shelves where every brand of water was sold out except for Dasani. This solidified its status as the 'water of last resort,' with users creating content that portrays the brand as an unwanted option even in the most desperate circumstances.