The 'Patrick Gets Beaten Up' meme originates from the Season 3 episode of SpongeBob SquarePants titled 'No Weenies Allowed.' In this classic scene, Patrick Star pretends to get beaten up by an invisible force to help SpongeBob appear tough enough to enter the Salty Spitoon. The meme captures the absurdity of being overwhelmed by an unseen or overwhelming power, often representing life’s stressors, responsibilities, or sudden bad luck. It is widely used across social media to illustrate situations where someone is getting 'wrecked' by something they cannot control, making it a staple for relatability and self-deprecating humor.