The This is Fine meme, also known as the Dog on Fire, originated from the 2013 webcomic Gunshow by artist KC Green. The original panels depict a hat-wearing dog sitting calmly at a table while his kitchen is engulfed in flames, stating 'This is fine' before taking a sip of coffee. It gained massive popularity as a visual shorthand for denial, helplessness, or forced optimism in the face of an overwhelming disaster. Today, it remains one of the internet's most relatable symbols for navigating stressful personal situations and global crises with a sense of ironic detachment.