The Suicide Booth meme originates from the pilot episode of the animated sci-fi sitcom Futurama, titled 'Space Pilot 3000.' In the episode, Fry mistakes the lethal machine for a phone booth, leading to his first encounter with Bender the robot. Since then, the image has become a staple of dark humor on the internet, typically used to express hyperbolic frustration or a desire to 'opt out' after witnessing something cringeworthy or exhausting. Its popularity stems from the show's cynical yet whimsical take on the future, making it the perfect visual shorthand for internet users to react to bad news, social media drama, or minor inconveniences.