The 'Road Work Ahead' meme originates from a 2016 Vine created by comedian and YouTuber Drew Gooden. In the iconic six-second clip, Gooden sees a yellow construction sign and quips, 'Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope it does!', intentionally misinterpreting the noun 'work' as a verb. This simple yet brilliant play on words became one of the most enduring legacies of the Vine era, celebrated for its wholesome but sharp wit. The template is widely used to mock literal interpretations of signage or to pay homage to the golden age of short-form video comedy, remaining a staple in the internet's collective memory of 'Vines that butter my toast.'