Planetina first appeared in the Rick and Morty episode 'A Rickconvenient Mort' as a direct parody of the 90s cartoon icon Captain Planet. While she starts as a wholesome champion of the environment, her character quickly evolves into a dark commentary on radicalism, showing her willingness to use extreme violence to 'save' the Earth. The meme gained popularity for capturing the character's transition from a peaceful savior to a terrifying force of nature. It is commonly used to joke about intense overreactions, the irony of 'peaceful' destruction, and the bittersweet nature of her relationship with Morty Smith.