The Handsome Squidward meme originates from the 2007 SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'The Two Faces of Squidward,' where Squidward's face becomes surgically chiseled after being hit with a door. This striking, masculine visage became an instant internet icon, often used to represent 'peak performance' or an absurdly exaggerated glow-up. The 'Squidward Falling' variation, frequently paired with ethereal music, depicts his majestic descent through a dreamlike void. It is commonly used to symbolize the feeling of transcending reality, experiencing sudden confidence, or ironically highlighting a moment of dramatic failure while looking impeccably good.