The use of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s likeness in memes often serves as a tribute to his unparalleled ability to depict the raw, often painful aspects of the human experience. While his passing in 2014 was a significant loss, internet culture has adopted stills from his more vulnerable roles—such as those in 'Happiness' or 'Synecdoche, New York'—to communicate feelings of existential dread, deep sadness, or being 'dead inside.' These memes act as a form of dark humor or a way for users to express complex, heavy emotions that are difficult to put into words, keeping the memory of his profound acting style alive in the digital age.