The 'Merry Chrysler' meme originated from a viral 2015 Vine uploaded by comedian Christine Sydelko. In the video, Sydelko stands in front of a holiday display and intentionally mispronounces 'Merry Christmas' in several increasingly absurd ways, including 'Merry Chrysler,' 'Merry Crisis,' and 'Happy Chrimas.' The clip quickly became a staple of internet culture, resurfacing every December as a sarcastic and humorous alternative to traditional holiday greetings. It represents the chaotic energy of the holiday season and has since evolved into a versatile template used to express festive burnout or general holiday silliness across social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.