The Tarrare meme centers on the bizarre true story of an 18th-century French man with an anatomical anomaly that allowed him to consume impossible amounts of food. His story became a cult classic in the internet history meme community, particularly after being featured in viral educational comedy videos. The meme usually highlights his insatiable appetite, the odd things he consumed (like live animals and silverware), or the dark rumors surrounding his time in the military hospital. It is frequently used to represent extreme hunger, 'black hole' stomachs, or the chaotic energy of someone who simply cannot be satisfied by a normal portion size.