The 'Fat Man Drinking From Pipe' meme features a shirtless, larger man enthusiastically gulping water from a massive, high-pressure industrial pipe. Originating in the late 2010s on platforms like Reddit and 4chan, this image quickly became the visual shorthand for 'drinking from the firehose.' It is typically used to represent someone being overwhelmed by a massive influx of information, a specific fandom, or an intense obsession. The man's sheer commitment to the task makes it a relatable image for anything consumed in excessive, uncontrollable quantities.