The Hunger Games memes primarily stem from the 2012 film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' dystopian novel, most notably the iconic scene where Katniss Everdeen screams 'I volunteer as tribute!' to save her sister from the deadly games. This moment, intended to be deeply emotional, was quickly adopted by the internet to describe situations where someone reluctantly or sarcastically steps up for an undesirable task or a social sacrifice. Other popular variations include Effie Trinket’s 'May the odds be ever in your favor' and the three-finger salute. These memes are widely used across social media to comment on competitive environments, workplace struggles, or any situation involving survival of the fittest.