The 'His Smile and Optimism: Gone' meme originates from a panel in the manga series 'Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic,' featuring the character Aladdin. The two-panel image shows a stark transition from wide-eyed joy to a look of profound trauma and disillusionment. It became a viral sensation on platforms like Reddit and Twitter as a way to illustrate the 'before and after' of life's crushing moments. Whether it's the realization of a heavy workload, a bad plot twist, or a sudden bill, the meme perfectly captures the feeling of having your spirit broken by an unavoidable truth.