The 'Marmot Scream' is a viral nature video captured in 2015 by a hiker at Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia. Instead of a traditional Hollywood production, the 'cast' features a wild Hoary Marmot whose performance earned it instant internet fame. In the iconic scene, the marmot stands on a rock and lets out a high-pitched, human-like yell that sounds more like a man screaming than a rodent. This clip is a staple in meme culture, used to represent primal frustration, sudden panic, or the feeling of being completely overwhelmed. It perfectly captures the 'internal scream' people experience during relatable, high-stress situations like Mondays or tech failures. Common usage involves overlaying the audio onto other videos or using the marmot's face to signal a breakdown. Example captions include: 'When you realize the email you just sent had a typo,' 'Me after checking my bank balance,' and 'When you step on a cold wet spot while wearing socks.'