The 'Fat Rat Being Grabbed' meme features an image of an exceptionally large, round pet rat being lifted by a person's hand. Often associated with the 'chonky' animal aesthetic, this image gained traction on platforms like Tumblr and Reddit for its depiction of a creature that looks both resigned to its fate and humorously out of shape. The meme is typically used to represent a person or an idea being 'caught' or 'handled' by a larger force, such as responsibilities, consequences, or sudden realization. Its popularity stems from the physical comedy of the rat's size and its blank expression while being hoisted into the air.