The Greta Van Fleet SNL performance meme originated from the rock band's debut on Saturday Night Live in January 2019. While performing 'You're the One,' lead vocalist Josh Kiszka exhibited a series of dramatic facial expressions and a piercing gaze directly into the camera that immediately went viral. Internet users began using screenshots and clips of his intense performance to represent moments of hyper-fixation, spiritual awakenings, or the feeling of an out-of-body experience. The meme saw a massive resurgence on TikTok years later, where creators synchronized the theatrical vocals with absurd scenarios, cementing the performance as a timeless piece of internet culture that blends genuine musical talent with comedic visual intensity.