The 'Gracias a Dios nací en Latinoamérica' (Thank God I was born in Latin America) meme is a cultural phenomenon used to highlight the surreal, chaotic, and often hilarious situations unique to the region. While the phrase sounds patriotic, it is almost always used ironically or to celebrate 'magical realism' in everyday life—such as seeing a goat on a motorcycle or a bus decorated like a nightclub. It gained massive popularity across Facebook and Twitter, serving as a bonding tool for Latinos to laugh at their shared struggles and the colorful, unpredictable nature of their home countries. The template usually contrasts a global standard with the creative, albeit improvised, reality of Latin American life.