The 'I'm The Trash Man' meme originates from the hit TV series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' specifically the episode 'The Gang Wrestles for the Troops' aired in 2009. In the episode, Frank Reynolds (played by Danny DeVito) attempts to debut a professional wrestling persona named 'The Trash Man,' whose entire gimmick involves coming out and throwing trash all over the ring before eating it. The image of Frank frantically throwing garbage has become a staple of internet culture, used primarily for self-deprecating humor or to describe someone who thrives in chaotic, low-quality, or 'trashy' environments. It is the ultimate template for embracing your inner chaos or ironically acknowledging a less-than-glamorous situation.