Gary's Song, better known by the heartbreaking plea 'Gary, Come Home,' originates from the 2005 special SpongeBob SquarePants episode titled 'Have You Seen This Snail?'. In this episode, Gary runs away after SpongeBob neglects him to play a video game, leading to a musical montage that became an iconic emotional touchstone for fans. The song, performed by Stew, resonates through meme culture as the ultimate expression of regret and longing. Today, the meme is frequently used to mock one's own over-dramatic reactions to minor inconveniences, such as losing a long-running Snapchat streak, accidentally offending a pet, or seeing a favorite product get discontinued. It perfectly captures that specific niche of 'internet sadness' that is both nostalgic and hilarious.