The 'Welcome to Chili's' meme originates from a 2015 Vine uploaded by the late Adam Perkins, featuring him walking into a room in his underwear and deadpanning the corporate greeting. The clip quickly became a viral sensation due to its surreal simplicity and Perkins' perfect delivery, epitomizing the 'Vine energy' of the mid-2010s. Since its debut, the meme has been used to signify awkward arrivals, unexpected situations, or simply as a nostalgic nod to the golden era of six-second comedy. It remains one of the most recognizable catchphrases on the internet, often paired with various backgrounds to subvert the expectation of a professional restaurant environment.