The 'Fuck This Gay Earth' meme features a character, often a stick figure, blasting off into space to escape the frustrations of reality. It originated on imageboards like 4chan around 2010, initially appearing as a reaction to cringeworthy or disappointing news. The phrase uses early internet slang to signify extreme annoyance or a sense of 'I'm done with this.' Over the years, the template has evolved to include various characters, but the core sentiment remains a universal symbol for wanting to abandon the planet when things get too absurd or unbearable.