The 'It's Been 3000 Years' meme originates from the 2013 video games Pokémon X and Y, featuring a character named AZ. In a poignant scene toward the end of the game, AZ is reunited with his long-lost Floette after three millennia, prompting him to utter the iconic line through tears. The internet quickly adopted the screencap to hyperbolically represent the feeling of extreme relief or exhaustion when a long-delayed event finally occurs. Whether it's a video game sequel, a delayed delivery, or a software update, this template perfectly captures the dramatic weight of waiting an eternity for a resolution.