The Waiting Skeleton meme typically features a skeletal figure seated on a bench, at a desk, or underwater, serving as a visual metaphor for someone who has died waiting for a specific event to occur. While various versions of the image have circulated since the early days of the internet, it gained massive popularity as a way to mock long delays, such as slow software updates, unrequited text messages, or postponed release dates. It perfectly captures the relatable frustration of 'still waiting' through a humorous, macabre lens, making it a staple of internet culture for over a decade.