The 'Within Cells Interlinked' meme originates from the 2017 sci-fi film Blade Runner 2049, specifically the 'Baseline Test' scene featuring the protagonist K, played by Ryan Gosling. In this scene, K undergoes a high-pressure psychological interrogation where he must rapidly repeat specific phrases to prove he remains emotionally detached and functional. The rhythmic, hypnotic repetition of 'Interlinked' and 'Within Cells Interlinked' became a viral sensation due to the scene's claustrophobic atmosphere and Gosling's stoic performance. Online, the meme is frequently used to represent the feeling of being trapped in a repetitive corporate routine, the sensation of mental burnout, or the stoic acceptance of existential dread in modern life.