The 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' meme originates from the 2010 live-action 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' film, specifically the scene where Greg Heffley and Rowley Jefferson perform Bonnie Tyler’s classic power ballad. The scene captures the essence of middle school awkwardness combined with pure, unadulterated passion. It gained viral status on platforms like TikTok and Twitter as a way to represent intense bonding moments between friends or the feeling of getting way too emotionally invested in a karaoke session. Whether it's used to showcase a 'literally me' moment or to parody overly dramatic situations, the template remains a staple for fans of 2000s nostalgia and cringe-heavy humor.