The Dream 'Mask' meme originates from the animated music video for the song 'Mask' released by Minecraft creator Dream in June 2021. The video, which explores themes of ADHD and mental health, quickly became a target for internet irony and parody due to its dramatic animation style—specifically the scene where a character discards 'normal pills' and hides behind a cardboard smiley face mask. While the original intent was sincere, the internet community repurposed the visuals to mock overly sentimental content, often replacing the mask with different images or distorting the lyrics for comedic effect. It remains a staple in Minecraft-related humor and irony-posting subcultures.