The 'Mask Off' video meme originates from a 100-minute video essay posted by YouTuber Lindsay Ellis in April 2021, which served as a detailed response to the massive backlash she received over a tweet comparing Raya and the Last Dragon to Avatar: The Last Airbender. The video became a cultural touchstone for discussions regarding cancel culture, internet dogpiling, and the toll of social media discourse. In meme culture, screenshots from the video—often featuring Ellis looking visually exhausted or holding a drink—are used to represent someone who is about to deliver an incredibly long, nuanced, and potentially controversial explanation. It perfectly captures the mood of being 'done' with the internet while still having a lot to say.