The 'There's A Platypus Controlling Me' meme originates from the Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb, specifically the song of the same name from the episode 'Brain Drain.' In the scene, Dr. Doofenshmirtz is literally being controlled by Perry the Platypus, leading to a hilarious musical explanation of his lack of self-control. On the internet, the template and its lyrics are used to humorously describe situations where someone feels compelled to do something by an external force, habit, or intrusive thought. It saw a massive resurgence on TikTok and Twitter as Gen Z nostalgia met the relatable feeling of being 'controlled' by modern distractions or mental health quirks.