The 'Life's a piece of shit' meme originates from the 1979 cult classic 'Life of Brian', produced by the legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python. In the final scene, Brian (played by Graham Chapman) is being crucified, only for a fellow prisoner (played by Eric Idle) to break into a cheerful rendition of 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.' The specific clip features the blunt but melodic realization that 'Life's a piece of shit, when you look at it,' followed by a jaunty whistle. This clip has become a pillar of 'cheerful nihilism' on the internet. It is widely used to represent the feeling of maintaining a positive, almost absurdly calm attitude in the face of absolute disaster or existential dread. It resonates with users who use self-deprecating humor as a coping mechanism for the stresses of modern life. Example caption ideas include: 'Me watching the world end while drinking my iced coffee,' 'When your car breaks down but your favorite song starts playing on the radio,' and 'Checking my bank account after a weekend of pretending I'm rich.'