The 'United States of Whatever' meme originates from the 2002 comedy-punk song and music video by Liam Lynch. The track features a minimalist garage-rock beat while Lynch narrates mundane social encounters, ending each interaction with a dismissive 'Whatever!' to the annoyance of others. Its rapid-fire, surrealist humor made it a viral hit during the early days of the internet and a staple of Flash animations. Today, the meme is used to convey extreme apathy, sarcasm, or a carefree attitude toward life’s minor inconveniences and societal expectations. It remains a nostalgic icon for those who remember the transition from MTV to the digital meme culture of the early 2000s.