The Neck Vein Guy meme, also known as 'Holding a Fart in Class,' features a high school student named Michael McGee with his veins visibly bulging from extreme strain. The photo first went viral in early 2014 after being uploaded to Reddit, quickly becoming the internet's go-to image for representing situations where someone is desperately trying to stay quiet or hold back an intense physical or emotional urge. Its relatability in social situations—from holding in a laugh to restraining an unpopular opinion—has cemented its place as a classic piece of internet culture.