The Self Pop Tart meme captures the relatable feeling of being 'toasted' by life's daily pressures, using the classic breakfast pastry as a metaphorical canvas. It gained traction in surrealist meme circles where the image of a Pop-Tart—often appearing slightly charred or undergoing an existential crisis—represents internal burnout or chaotic energy. Users typically label the Pop-Tart as themselves and the toaster or heat as an external stressor like work, deadlines, or social anxiety. Its charm lies in the simplicity of the imagery and the universal experience of being sweet on the inside while dealing with a hardening outer shell in a high-pressure environment.