The 'We Are The Virus' meme, frequently accompanied by the phrase 'Nature is Healing,' surged in popularity during the global COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020. It originated as a satirical response to viral tweets claiming that wildlife, such as dolphins and swans, were returning to deserted urban waterways. Internet users quickly hijacked the earnest environmentalist sentiment to create ironic posts featuring ridiculous objects—like lime scooters in canals or dinosaurs in empty streets—posing as 'reclaiming' their natural habitat. The meme highlights the cynical intersection of environmental activism and internet irony, mocking the idea that humanity’s absence is the only requirement for a utopian planet.