The 'gr8 b8 m8' meme, often accompanied by 'i r8 8/8,' is a staple of internet slang used to respond to 'bait'—posts specifically designed to provoke an emotional reaction or start an argument. Originating from message boards like 4chan in the early 2010s, the phrase is a phonetic spelling of 'Great bait, mate, I rate 8 out of 8.' It is typically used ironically to signal that the user has recognized a post as an obvious troll attempt. Over time, the copypasta evolved into longer, increasingly absurd variations involving rhyming words like 'str8,' 'appreci8,' and 'congratul8,' becoming a hall-of-fame reaction for shut-downs and forum banter.