The 'He Has 97 Mental Illnesses' meme is a quintessential example of modern shitposting and absurdist internet humor. It typically features an image of a character or person—often looking slightly off-kilter or intense—accompanied by hyperbolic text stating they possess 97 mental illnesses and are barred from public locations. While its roots lie in ironic image macros from platforms like Twitter and TikTok, it gained significant traction through the 'brainrot' meme community, frequently associated with characters like Max Design Pro. The meme is used to describe pets, fictional characters, or friends who exhibit chaotic, unpredictable, or 'unhinged' behavior in a lighthearted, albeit dark, comedic fashion.