You Laugh, You Lose (often abbreviated as YLYL) is a cornerstone of internet culture, originating from imageboard sites like 4chan and Reddit in the mid-2000s. The premise is simple: a user posts a thread or a series of images, and anyone who smiles or laughs is considered a 'loser' of the challenge. Over the years, it evolved into a massive YouTube trend with 'Try Not To Laugh' compilations, often featuring increasingly absurd, surreal, or dark humor. The meme template itself usually serves as a header for high-stakes comedic content, signaling to the audience that they are entering a test of their emotional composure and comedic threshold.