The Lil Xan kissing Noah Cyrus meme originated from the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet, where the then-couple shared a notoriously awkward photo op. The image captures Lil Xan aggressively smooching Noah Cyrus's cheek while her face remains oddly stoic and flattened by the force of the kiss. The photo instantly went viral as a representation of unwanted attention, overwhelming situations, or simply hilariously uncomfortable interactions. It is widely used to illustrate things like 'Monday morning' hitting a person, or the feeling of being smothered by responsibilities, making it a staple for anyone looking to depict a cringeworthy or overwhelming moment.