The Lemon8 meme phenomenon revolves around the social media platform of the same name, launched by ByteDance. As the app gained traction as a blend of Instagram and Pinterest, users began creating memes that highlight its hyper-curated, 'clean girl' aesthetic and its heavy focus on lifestyle tips. Common tropes in these memes include the struggle to maintain such a high level of visual perfection in real life and the sudden, aggressive marketing push the app received in Western markets. The meme serves as a commentary on the ever-evolving landscape of social media and the pressure to conform to new, ultra-polished digital trends.