The Six-Word Memoir is a minimalist storytelling format often attributed to the legendary author Ernest Hemingway, who supposedly wrote 'For sale: baby shoes, never worn' to win a bet. While the origin of that specific story is debated, the format gained massive popularity through Smith Magazine's 2006 project, challenging people to summarize their lives in exactly six words. In the meme world, this format is used both for genuine emotional expression and for satirical, comedic summaries of pop culture characters, historical events, or personal failures. It relies on brevity to force creativity, making it a staple for internet users who want to deliver a punchline or a poignant thought with maximum efficiency.