The 'Waking Up in the Morning, Thinking About So Many Things' meme stems from a song performed by a young Gia Giudice in a 2011 episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Singing about the feud between her mother, Teresa Giudice, and uncle, Joe Gorga, the raw, emotional lyrics became an unexpected viral sensation on TikTok nearly a decade later. Users utilize the sound or the visual of young Gia to highlight feelings of overwhelming stress, minor inconveniences, or the existential dread of starting a new day. It has evolved into a universal anthem for overthinkers everywhere, perfectly capturing the dramatic flair of childhood melancholy and relatable morning anxiety.