The Wikipedia Donation Banner meme originates from the recurring, often somber-toned fundraising campaigns launched by the Wikimedia Foundation. Featuring photos of founder Jimmy Wales or personal appeals from editors, the banners are known for their high-pressure language, suggesting that if every reader donated just the price of a cup of coffee, the site’s future would be secured. Internet users began parodying these banners by replacing the text with absurd requests, existential dread, or ironic commentary on how often they ignore the plea. The meme captures the relatable feeling of 'Wikipedia Guilt'—the moral conflict of using the world's largest free encyclopedia daily while never actually clicking the 'Donate' button.