The 'SpongeBob Watching TV' meme originates from the classic Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants, specifically the episode 'Your Shoe's Untied.' In the scene, SpongeBob is seen sitting on the edge of his seat, staring intensely at a TV screen showing a swaying sea anemone. The image gained viral status as a reaction meme to describe someone being completely captivated by something, often something trivial, bizarre, or strangely addictive. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being 'locked in' or hyper-focused, often used to joke about falling down internet rabbit holes, watching niche video essays late at night, or witnessing drama unfold in real-time.