The 'What If You Wanted To Go To Heaven But God Said' meme first appeared around 2017, stemming from a digital illustration that humorously depicts a soul being denied entry to the afterlife. The original comic asks what would happen if God rejected your entry into heaven with a simple phrase. Internet users quickly adopted the format, replacing God's response with everything from niche video game references to relatable social anxieties. Its distinctive MS Paint-style aesthetic and the universal theme of sudden disappointment have kept it a staple in meme culture for years.