The Flash Slothmore Reaction meme stems from the 2016 Disney animated film Zootopia, specifically the scene where Nick Wilde tells a joke to Flash, a sloth working at the DMV. Known for his incredibly slow movements and processing speed, Flash’s delayed, wide-eyed realization and subsequent slow-motion laugh became an instant internet sensation. The meme is primarily used to represent situations involving slow customer service, a delayed understanding of a joke, or the feeling of being far behind on a trend. It perfectly captures the essence of that awkward, prolonged pause before the lightbulb finally flickers on.