The 'Send Me $5 and See What Happens' meme is a satirical take on digital panhandling and the curiosity of internet users. It gained massive popularity across platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, where users post the prompt alongside a compelling or humorous photo. The punchline typically involves the sender receiving absolutely nothing in return, a simple 'thank you' message, or a photo of the recipient spending the money on something mundane like a snack. It plays on the concept of 'gatekeeping' information or rewards behind a small paywall, effectively mocking the culture of small-scale internet transactions and the 'pay-to-play' nature of modern social media interactions.