The 'Don't Leave Me / Take Me With You' meme originates from various scenes in SpongeBob SquarePants where characters, typically SpongeBob himself, dramatically cling to someone’s leg as they attempt to depart. It perfectly encapsulates feelings of abandonment, extreme FOMO, or the struggle of letting go of something enjoyable like the weekend or a holiday. The template gained massive traction across social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit for its relatability in everyday scenarios. Users often label the person walking away as a positive concept (like 'Happiness' or 'Sleep') and the person clinging as 'Me,' highlighting the universal struggle of watching good things go.