The 'Sad Ant With Bindle' meme, also known as the 'Homeless Ant' or 'How It Feels To' ant, features a melancholic, anthropomorphic ant carrying a bindle on a stick. Originating from a series of stock-style 3D illustrations, the image gained viral traction on platforms like Twitter and TikTok in early 2023. It is primarily used to illustrate a sense of exaggerated sorrow or defeat in response to relatable, everyday hardships. The humor stems from the dramatic contrast between the ant's tiny, pathetic appearance and the grandiosity of the struggle being described, often paired with somber music or self-deprecating captions to emphasize a feeling of absolute rejection or misfortune.