The Screaming Marmot meme, often mistaken for a gopher or a woodchuck, originated from a video filmed at Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia. While the marmot's natural call is actually a high-pitched whistle used to warn others of predators, the meme skyrocketed to fame when a human scream was dubbed over the footage. This edit transformed the curious alpine creature into a symbol of pure, unadulterated existential dread and vocalized frustration. It is widely used to represent the feeling of being overwhelmed by work, life, or sudden realizations, capturing a mood that is both absurd and universally relatable.