The 'WDYDWYD?' (Why Do You Do What You Do?) meme originated from a social art project designed to provoke introspection and reveal the underlying motivations of individuals. Participants would write their personal 'why' on a small whiteboard or card and have their photo taken. While it started as a movement for mindfulness and purpose-driven living, the internet quickly adapted the format for humor, subverting the deep question with mundane, absurd, or brutally honest answers. Today, it is widely used to highlight the gap between professional expectations and the chaotic reality of human motivation, making it a favorite for office humor and self-deprecating social media posts.