The 'Verbalase Running From Charlie Morningstar' meme originated from a leaked private animation commissioned by beatboxer Verbalase for an estimated $50,000. The video features Charlie Morningstar from Hazbin Hotel pursuing a fictionalized version of Verbalase to the song 'Hide Away.' Once the cost and nature of the video became public in early 2024, it instantly turned into a viral sensation across social media platforms. The meme typically represents someone trying to escape an expensive mistake, an obsessive pursuer, or the inevitable consequences of one's own actions. It is widely used to joke about financial irresponsibility and the surreal nature of internet subcultures.