The 'What a Time to Be Alive' meme is a versatile reaction template most famously originating from a 1995 episode of The Simpsons, where the character Jasper Beardsley marvels at a convenience store freezer. While the line was originally spoken in genuine, albeit confused, wonder at things like moon pies, the internet has repurposed it as a go-to phrase for highlighting the absurdity of the modern world. It is commonly used to react to bizarre food combinations, strange technological advancements, or moments of sheer cultural weirdness. Whether used sincerely or with deep sarcasm, the meme perfectly encapsulates the feeling of witnessing something so specific to our current era that it could only exist now.