The 'Levels of Hell' meme is based on a diagram of the nine circles of hell from Dante Alighieri’s 14th-century epic poem, The Divine Comedy. The template typically features the standard layers of the underworld—such as Limbo, Lust, and Gluttony—while leaving the final, deepest circle open for a custom punchline. It first gained traction as a way to jokingly label minor social faux pas, annoying habits, or specific internet subcultures as the 'worst possible sin.' Whether it's targeted at people who don't return shopping carts or those who leave late-night read receipts, this meme serves as the ultimate hyperbolic tool for digital call-outs and social commentary.