The 'Homer Is Dead' meme, often featuring Homer Simpson lying face down and motionless on the floor, stems from various episodes of The Simpsons where the character reaches a point of total physical or emotional exhaustion. While the name sometimes references darker internet creepypastas or 'lost episode' urban legends, the meme template is most commonly used in a relatable, lighthearted way to represent being completely 'done' with a situation. It gained massive popularity on platforms like Reddit and Twitter as a universal visual shorthand for burnout, the struggle of adulting, or simply being overwhelmed by the minor inconveniences of daily life.