The 'That Was A Fart' meme originates from the hit animated sitcom Family Guy, specifically from the episode 'Perfect Castaways' which aired in 2005. In this scene, Peter Griffin (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) and Lois Griffin (voiced by Alex Borstein) are stranded on a deserted island. As they face potential death, Peter leans in close to Lois with a dramatic, somber expression, leading her and the audience to believe he is about to share a profound final confession. Instead, he simply whispers, 'Lois... Lois... that was a fart.' The sudden shift from high-stakes drama to low-brow toilet humor is a quintessential example of the show's comedic timing. In meme culture, this clip is used to represent the subversion of expectations and the delivery of anti-climactic news. It is the perfect template for situations where someone builds up tension only to reveal something trivial or gross. It resonates with users who enjoy self-deprecating humor or want to mock overly dramatic situations. Example captions include: 'Me building up the courage to tell my mom I missed the bus,' 'When the movie reaches the climax but the ending is terrible,' and 'Me after saying 'we need to talk' just to ask what's for dinner.'