The 'Fluttercry' or 'Characters Watching TV' meme is a popular exploitable template featuring characters from My Little Pony, specifically Fluttershy, in a state of visible distress while looking at a television. This format gained traction within the brony community and eventually spread to broader internet circles as a versatile way to depict an over-the-top emotional reaction to news, media, or specific events. Users typically edit the content on the TV screen to represent something tragic, frustrating, or hilariously disappointing, using the characters' intense expressions to drive home the joke. It serves as a digital shorthand for heartbreak and communal reaction to shared cultural moments.