The 'Kermit Falling Down a Stairwell' meme features a sequence of images or a video of a Kermit the Frog puppet being dropped or thrown down a long, winding staircase. Originating from early internet video culture on platforms like Vine and Tumblr, the meme has evolved into a visual shorthand for a total mental or situational collapse. It perfectly illustrates the feeling of 'spiraling' or a quick descent into chaos after a single trigger. Because of Kermit's floppy, ragdoll-like physics, the meme conveys a sense of helpless surrender to fate, making it a relatable favorite for describing burnout, academic stress, or the sudden realization of a mistake.