Trisha Paytas' cover of 'Shallow' from the 2018 film A Star Is Born became an instant internet legend following its upload to YouTube. Known for her eccentric personality, Paytas delivered a performance characterized by dramatic vocal shifts, high-energy commitment, and her signature vocal fry. The meme typically uses the audio or screenshots from the video to represent situations involving overconfidence, chaotic energy, or the feeling of being 'in the deep end' of an awkward situation. It remains a staple of Stan Twitter and TikTok as a shorthand for hilarious, vocal-heavy meltdowns and theatrical displays of emotion.