Wordle exploded in late 2021 as a viral web-based word game that limited players to one puzzle per day. Its unique sharing format, which uses colored square emojis to represent guesses without spoiling the answer, became an instant social media phenomenon. The meme culture surrounding Wordle typically focuses on the emotional rollercoaster of guessing—from the dread of five grey squares to the triumph of a 'Wordle in two.' Users often adapt the grid format to represent other life situations, using the iconic green, yellow, and grey blocks as a universal language for success, 'close but no cigar,' and total failure.