The 'Grexit' meme gained massive traction during the height of the Greek government-debt crisis between 2012 and 2015, symbolizing the potential withdrawal of Greece from the Eurozone. Initially coined by economists to describe a dire financial scenario, the term quickly transitioned into internet culture through political cartoons, edited maps, and satirical imagery. These memes often personify the tensions between the European Union, Germany, and Greece, using metaphors like a sinking ship, a messy divorce, or a game of financial chicken. Today, it serves as a foundational template for discussing national sovereignty, economic instability, and the complexities of international alliances in a humorous or critical light.