Originating from the r/TIHI subreddit and common internet slang, 'Thanks, I Hate It' is a sarcastic phrase used to describe something that is technically impressive or unique but deeply unsettling or 'cursed.' It serves as the ultimate response to uncomfortable food combinations, disturbing hyper-realistic art, or weirdly specific facts that nobody asked to know. The meme grew significantly as a catchphrase for the 'cursed image' culture, allowing users to acknowledge the creativity or effort behind a post while simultaneously wishing they had never seen it in the first place.