The LinkedIn meme evolved as a way for the internet to process the performative and often 'cringe' nature of professional networking. It gained massive popularity through the Dolly Parton Challenge, which contrasted a buttoned-up LinkedIn profile picture with more casual versions from other social apps. Today, it primarily satirizes the 'hustle culture' and the overly dramatic 'inspirational' posts found on the platform. Users often use the template to mock the 'humbled and honored' announcements that accompany even the smallest career updates, providing a relatable outlet for the modern workforce to poke fun at the demands of corporate branding.