The 'Gripping Food With Force' meme trend features photos of people holding various food items—ranging from greasy burgers to delicate pastries—with an unnecessarily aggressive and tight grip. It originated from niche social media communities and Twitter accounts dedicated to the aesthetic of chaotic eating habits. The humor stems from the visual absurdity of the food being crushed or deformed by pure force, often used as a metaphor for holding onto things too tightly in life or simply expressing raw, unhinged energy. It gained massive traction as a reaction image to describe intense stress, possessiveness, or an overwhelming desire for a specific snack.