The 'Dear Fat People' meme stems from a highly controversial video uploaded by YouTuber Nicole Arbour in September 2015. In the video, Arbour delivered a high-energy monologue criticizing obesity under the guise of 'tough love' and satire. The video sparked immediate backlash from the YouTube community, leading to intense discussions about fat-shaming, bullying, and the ethical limits of comedy. While the video was briefly taken down and then restored, the thumbnail and title card became a lasting symbol for heated online debates and controversial takes. Today, the template is frequently used to mock the 'edgy' YouTuber archetype or to satirize outdated viral internet moments from the mid-2010s.