The MC Ride Lying in Bed meme features Stefan Burnett, the lead vocalist of the experimental hip-hop group Death Grips, staring blankly at the ceiling while reclined. This specific image resonated with the online music community and broader internet culture as a universal symbol for burnout, post-concert fatigue, or the feeling of being overwhelmed by intense media. It is frequently used to describe the physical state of a listener after finishing a particularly abrasive album or to represent the crushing weight of modern existence. The meme's popularity is rooted in the stark contrast between MC Ride's high-energy, aggressive stage persona and this vulnerable, quiet moment of stillness.