The 'Why Can't I Hold All These Limes' meme features a man awkwardly struggling to hold a large quantity of limes in his arms while dropping several. The image originated from a 2010 thread on 4chan, although the photo itself was discovered in an old commercial advertisement for a citrus brand. The meme quickly went viral as a reaction image representing a state of being overwhelmed or having too much of something. Over time, the limes have been digitally replaced with various objects, from video game consoles to existential dread, cementing its place as a versatile and enduring piece of internet culture.