The 'Squidward Cleaning Loser Window Graffiti' meme originates from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'Can You Spare a Dime?', which first aired in 2002. In the scene, a dejected Squidward looks out his window to see the word 'LOSER' written in pink graffiti, perfectly capturing his mood after being unemployed. The template became a staple of internet culture for its relatability in moments of self-deprecation or when facing unavoidable external criticism. It is widely used to represent the futile attempt to ignore a harsh truth or an embarrassing label, often with users replacing the word 'LOSER' with other inconvenient facts, bills, or insults that refuse to be wiped away.