The 'isded' meme is an absurdist internet trope characterized by the intentional misspelling of 'is dead,' typically paired with an image of a character in a comical ragdoll state. Its origins are deeply rooted in the Team Fortress 2 and Garry's Mod communities, gaining massive traction following the viral YouTube animation 'The Heavy is Dead' by Antoine Delak. The humor stems from the simplistic, broken English and the visual slapstick of a character lying motionless on the ground. Over time, 'isded' has become a universal shorthand in gaming culture to mock a pathetic or sudden defeat, frequently used in Roblox, Minecraft, and various competitive gaming circles to add a layer of irony to a player's demise.