The 'Shooketh' meme originated from a viral video featuring YouTuber Christine Sydelko in 2016, where she used the archaic-sounding term to describe a state of extreme shock and disbelief. The term quickly transcended its original context, becoming a staple of internet slang and Victorian-style exaggerated reactions. It is primarily used to express overwhelming surprise, often in a humorous or hyper-dramatic fashion, in response to unexpected news, celebrity drama, or life’s minor inconveniences. On social media, the 'Shooketh' face remains the ultimate visual shorthand for being utterly floored by a revelation.