The 'This Male Has Overslept' meme originated from a series of ironic, pseudo-scientific captions paired with images of animals—most notably cats—sleeping in deep, often awkward positions. It follows the trend of 'stilted language' memes where everyday actions are described with clinical or overly formal terminology for comedic effect. The phrase 'This Male Has Overslept' implies a dramatic consequence for a simple nap, making it a favorite for Discord servers and niche internet communities to mock laziness or missed appointments. Its usage has expanded beyond just animals to describe anyone who is 'sleeping' on a trend or simply failing to wake up on time.