The This is Fine meme originated from a 2013 installment of the webcomic Gunshow by artist KC Green. The original strip, titled 'On Fire,' features a dog calmly drinking coffee in a room engulfed in flames, stating 'This is fine' while his skin literally begins to melt. It gained massive popularity on platforms like Reddit and Twitter as a shorthand for stoic acceptance or total denial in the face of overwhelming catastrophe. Over the years, it has become the definitive internet reaction for personal stress and global chaos, cementing its status as one of the most relatable memes in history.