"The Crash Wasn't Your Fault" (also known as "You Have to Let Me Go") is a bittersweet meme format that typically depicts a ghostly figure comforting a survivor of a tragic accident. The meme plays on themes of survivor's guilt and emotional closure, often used ironically to represent letting go of outdated trends, discontinued video games, or even personal habits. While the specific origin is tied to common storytelling tropes and creepypasta narratives, it gained massive traction on platforms like Reddit and Twitter as a way to express a mix of nostalgia and grief. The versatility of the template allows users to swap characters, making it a favorite for fandom-specific jokes where a character's departure is reimagined through this hauntingly emotional lens.