Emma Sulkowicz's Mattress Performance, titled 'Carry That Weight,' began in 2014 as a senior thesis and protest piece at Columbia University. Sulkowicz vowed to carry a twin-sized mattress across campus until her alleged assailant was removed from the institution. The image of her hauling the mattress became a global symbol for campus activism and the struggle of survivors. In the realm of internet memes, the image evolved into a versatile template used to represent anyone carrying an immense physical or emotional burden. Whether used for serious social commentary or lighthearted jokes about personal responsibilities, the meme remains a powerful visual metaphor for the 'weight' people carry through their daily lives.