The 'Eats a Lemon and Dies' meme is a staple of modern absurdist internet culture, typically featuring a character who takes a bite of a lemon and immediately collapses or explodes in a dramatic fashion. Emerging from the 'shitposting' and 'loud equals funny' subcultures on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, the meme thrives on its subversion of expectations and extreme escalation. Often featuring low-quality 3D renders or fan-favorite characters, the joke centers on the hyper-reactive response to the sourness of the fruit. It has become a popular format for animators and voice actors to showcase their comedic timing, evolving into a versatile template for any situation involving an overwhelming or 'fatal' sensory experience.