The 'This Onion Won't Make Me Cry' meme is a popular four-panel comic strip featuring a character who believes they are emotionally immune to the tear-inducing effects of chopping onions. However, the onion speaks a brutal, undeniable truth—often a personal realization or a social critique—causing the character to burst into tears. Originally appearing as a webcomic by artist Shen Comix, the template has become a staple for 'truth-telling' memes. It is widely used on platforms like Reddit and Twitter to highlight uncomfortable realities, self-deprecating humor, or painful fandom facts that 'hurt' because they are actually true.