Puddles Pity Party is a theatrical persona created by singer Mike Geier, characterized by a seven-foot-tall, white-faced clown who sings emotional baritone covers of popular songs. The meme usage typically revolves around the juxtaposition of a traditionally scary or comedic figure expressing deep, authentic sadness and vulnerability. It gained mainstream internet fame following a series of viral YouTube collaborations with Postmodern Jukebox and a memorable run on America's Got Talent. Users leverage the image to represent moments of profound sadness, feeling like an outsider, or situations where one must maintain a professional performance despite internal emotional turmoil.