The FitnessGram Pacer Test meme originates from the standardized physical fitness test developed by The Cooper Institute, which became a staple of American physical education. The meme centers around the instructional audio script that begins with the iconic phrase, 'The FitnessGram™ Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues.' Since the mid-2010s, the text has become a legendary internet copypasta, often paired with distorted audio or visuals to evoke the shared nostalgia and exhaustion students felt during the beep-timed runs. It is widely used to represent anything that starts easy but quickly becomes overwhelming or to trigger memories of early 2000s gym class culture.