The 'The 90s Sucked / Gross, That Was Really Sexist' meme originates from the Adult Swim animated series Smiling Friends, specifically the Season 2 episode 'Erm, the Boss Finds Love?'. In the scene, Charlie and Pim are watching a parody of a 90s-era sitcom, leading to their deadpan critique of the decade's quality and social standards. Since its airing, the two-panel template has become a go-to reaction for internet users to mock outdated media, problematic tropes from the past, or to ironically point out the contrast between modern sensibilities and legacy pop culture.