The 'Will Byers Crying' meme originates from a poignant scene in Stranger Things Season 4, Episode 8, where Will Byers gives an emotional speech to Mike Wheeler about feeling like a mistake, all while Mike remains oblivious to Will's true feelings. The visual of Will sobbing silently while looking out the van window resonated deeply with fans, quickly evolving into a symbol for unrequited love, being the 'third wheel,' or simply feeling left behind by friends. It is widely used across social media to illustrate situations where one person is experiencing intense internal turmoil while those around them are completely unaware.