Mukbang, a portmanteau of the Korean words for 'eating' (meokneun) and 'broadcast' (bangsong), originated in South Korea in the late 2000s before becoming a global internet phenomenon. The meme format typically parodies the extreme portions of food consumed or the dramatic emotional outbursts sometimes associated with high-profile creators in the genre. These memes are widely used to describe relatable feelings of overeating, the struggle of maintaining a diet, or the absurdity of internet fame driven by extreme consumption. By pairing images of massive food spreads with self-deprecating captions, the Mukbang and Eatcast templates have become a staple for foodies and social media critics alike.