The "What's My Purpose" meme originates from the popular adult animated series Rick and Morty, specifically the Season 1 episode "Something Ricked This Way Comes." In the scene, Rick Sanchez builds a small, sentient robot whose sole function is to pass butter across the table. Upon realizing its existence is limited to such a trivial task, the robot dejectedly exclaims, "Oh my god," to which Rick coldly responds, "Yeah, welcome to the club, pal." The meme resonated deeply with internet culture as a humorous representation of existential dread, workplace dissatisfaction, and the feeling of being overqualified for one's daily responsibilities.