The Tired SpongeBob meme, often referred to as 'Out of Breath SpongeBob,' features a still image from the 1999 SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'Nature Pants.' In the scene, SpongeBob is shown leaning against a wall, clutching his chest and panting heavily after being chased. It became a viral sensation in 2018 as a way to illustrate the extreme exhaustion felt after performing mundane or minor tasks. The meme resonates with internet users as a hyperbolic expression of burnout, social anxiety, or the physical toll of adult responsibilities. It is frequently paired with captions about chores, minimal social interaction, or the feeling of surviving a long work week.