The 'Hot Dog Legs' meme first gained viral status on Tumblr in 2013, specifically through the 'Hot-Dog-Legs' blog that invited users to guess if they were looking at human thighs or processed meat. The trend parodies the stereotypical first-person 'point-of-view' photos taken by vacationers sunbathing at the beach or pool. By highlighting the uncanny resemblance between tanned, knee-less legs and cooked sausages, the meme serves as a lighthearted critique of the repetitive nature of summer social media aesthetics. It remains a seasonal staple, frequently resurfacing every summer as a classic internet challenge.