The Sisyphus meme is based on the Greek mythological king condemned to roll a giant boulder up a hill for eternity, only for it to roll back down every time he nears the top. While the story is ancient, it became a viral sensation in 2023, often featuring a specific 3D animation of Sisyphus set to the song 'Me and the Birds' by Duster. Heavily influenced by Albert Camus' philosophical essay, 'The Myth of Sisyphus,' the meme has become a hallmark of internet absurdism, used to represent the repetitive, often futile nature of modern life, work, and gaming struggles.