The 'Unboxing' meme draws inspiration from the massive YouTube and social media trend where creators film themselves opening new products. While the original videos are meant to showcase consumer tech or fashion, the meme subverts this by focusing on the absurdity of what is actually inside the box or the impulsive nature of online shopping. It often highlights the brief dopamine rush of receiving a package followed by the immediate regret or the realization that the contents are underwhelming. Used frequently to mock consumerism, retail therapy, or the anticlimactic nature of life's 'big reveals,' this template is a staple for relatable internet humor.