The 'Mother of God' meme is a staple of the classic rage comic era, featuring a character removing their sunglasses in a moment of utter shock and realization. It first appeared in 2010 and quickly became the go-to reaction for things that are either incredibly impressive or horrifyingly absurd. The image captures the specific feeling of seeing something so unexpected that you have to physically adjust your vision to process it. Today, it is used as a nostalgic throwback to early internet culture, often highlighting plot twists, gaming achievements, or bizarre real-life sightings that leave the viewer speechless.