The 'Pablo Escobar Waiting' meme, also known as 'Sad Pablo Escobar,' stems from the Netflix original series Narcos, specifically scenes depicting the protagonist’s period of isolation and boredom while his empire crumbles. The template typically features three or four panels showing Escobar standing in an empty swimming pool, sitting alone at a kitchen table, and staring off into the distance on a park bench. First appearing as a meme around 2016, it quickly became the universal internet shorthand for the feeling of intense boredom, the frustration of waiting for a late friend, or the existential dread of anticipation. Its power lies in the dramatic cinematography and Wagner Moura’s expressive portrayal of profound loneliness, making it the perfect template for any situation involving an agonizingly long wait.