This meme originates from the 2011 critically acclaimed animated western 'Rango.' The scene features the titular character, Rango (voiced by Johnny Depp), after he has been exposed as a fraud and rejected by the town of Dirt. He wanders back to the highway where his journey began, lying face-down on the asphalt in a state of absolute existential defeat. This specific 'Gif With Sound' version often pairs Rango's resignation with melancholic or surreal music to emphasize the feeling of hitting rock bottom. In internet culture, this clip is the gold standard for representing total failure, burnout, or the moment of giving up on a situation. It captures a specific brand of nihilistic humor where the person has accepted their fate and no longer cares about the consequences. It is commonly used for academic stress, financial losses, or social blunders where there is no recovery possible. Example captions include: 'Me after checking my grades knowing I didn't study,' 'When you're already 20 minutes late so you just stop at Starbucks anyway,' and 'Me realizing I'm the main character of my own tragedy.'