The 'Pimples, Zero!' meme originates from a series of television commercials for Master Facial Wash, a popular men's skincare brand in the Philippines. Featuring various celebrity endorsers like James Reid, the ads concluded with a signature hand gesture and the emphatic catchphrase 'Pimples, Zero!' to highlight the product's effectiveness. The internet transformed this earnest marketing line into a versatile meme format used to joke about things that are non-existent or failing completely in one's life, such as 'Love life: Zero!' or 'Bank account: Zero!'. It remains a staple of Southeast Asian internet culture for its nostalgic and comedic value.