The 'So I'm a Spider, So What' meme originates from the popular light novel and anime series 'Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?' which follows a high school girl reincarnated as a weak spider monster in a deadly dungeon. The meme template typically features the protagonist, Kumoko, in various states of existential dread, frantic survival, or manic overconfidence. Fans use these images to represent relatable struggles where someone is overwhelmed but remains defiantly optimistic or simply 'deals with it.' Since its anime debut in 2021, Kumoko's expressive facial animations and internal monologues have become a staple in the anime community for reacting to unfair life situations and chaotic isekai tropes.