Pictures for Sad Children is a webcomic created by John Campbell, celebrated for its minimalist aesthetic and deeply existential, often bleakly comedic tone. Though the original series was removed from the internet by the creator following a public departure from the project, specific panels have gained a permanent life as memes. These templates typically feature sparse line art and characters grappling with the absurdity of capitalism, isolation, and the mundane horrors of adult life. It is widely used in online spaces to express 'doomer' sentiments or a sense of detached irony regarding personal and societal failures.