The 'Listen Kid, I Don't Have Much Time' meme typically features a character, most famously Harambe the gorilla, appearing to impart a piece of forbidden or highly sought-after knowledge before suddenly disappearing or 'fading' away. The template gained massive traction in late 2019 as a way to joke about unsolved mysteries, such as the secret behind Victoria's Secret or the true recipe for a famous dish. It plays on the trope of a dying mentor or a time traveler whose transmission is cut short right at the climax of a revelation. Its humor lies in the frustration of the viewer who is left with a cliffhanger that can never be resolved, making it a staple for internet shitposting and meta-humor.