The 'One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy' meme is derived from the concluding line of Albert Camus' 1942 philosophical essay, 'The Myth of Sisyphus'. While the Greek myth depicts Sisyphus being punished with the eternal, futile task of rolling a boulder up a hill, Camus used it to illustrate the philosophy of the Absurd. The meme surged in popularity in 2023, frequently accompanied by the song 'Me and the Birds' by Duster. It is commonly used to find humor or ironic motivation in repetitive, grinding tasks, such as long work shifts, difficult video game levels, or mundane daily chores, suggesting that even in endless repetition, one can find a sense of purpose or defiance.