The Miley Cyrus meme, particularly the version featuring her intense blue-eyed stare, originated from a close-up photo taken at the 2008 Grammy Awards. While the image is over a decade old, it gained massive traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter in the early 2020s. It is typically used to represent a state of shock, judgment, or intense focus on something mundane or chaotic. The 'stare' has become a shorthand for an awkward or unsettling realization, often paired with humorous captions about life choices, social interactions, or relatable daily struggles.