The 'Pimples? Zero' meme originates from a 2017 Filipino television commercial for Maxi-Peel starring actress Liza Soberano. In the advertisement, she confidently lists her skin improvements, emphasizing 'Zero' for pimples and blackheads with a distinct hand gesture. The internet quickly repurposed the three-panel layout to express a total lack of something—usually money, motivation, or romantic prospects. It remains a staple of self-deprecating humor and is widely used to highlight the absolute absence of any quality or quantity in a relatable, comedic way.