The 'Why Are You Running?' meme originates from the 2014 Nigerian Nollywood movie 'Pretty Liars 1'. In the scene, a character played by Segun Ogungbe chases a crying woman while repeatedly shouting the question with intense comedic timing. It first gained viral status on Vine and YouTube around 2016, becoming a staple of internet culture due to its relatable use of avoidance. Today, the template is widely used to depict situations where someone is trying to escape an inevitable truth, a responsibility, or a chaotic situation that is hilariously following right behind them.