The 'I hate you and hope you die' meme is a staple of modern internet anti-humor, typically featuring a cute or low-quality image of a cat or cartoon character paired with an unnecessarily aggressive caption. This juxtaposition of a soft visual with a hostile message creates the ironic comedy popular in 'catcore' and Gen-Z humor circles. It is widely used as a hyperbolic reaction to minor inconveniences or as a playful way to interact with friends online, effectively stripping the phrase of its literal malice and turning it into a relatable digital expression of dramatic annoyance.