Possum memes, often featuring the North American Virginia Opossum, have become a staple of internet culture for their portrayal of high-functioning anxiety and chaotic energy. From the iconic 'screaming at own ass' to images of them eating trash or looking confused, these memes resonate with people who feel overwhelmed by modern life. They gained massive popularity on platforms like Tumblr and Instagram, evolving into a symbol for the 'trash cat' lifestyle—finding joy and survival in messy situations. Whether they are playing dead or hissing at the void, possum memes perfectly capture the relatability of being a little bit weird and a lot stressed.