AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Sad Hamster' meme features a grey hamster, not to be confused with a mouse, possessing exaggeratedly large, tear-like eyes, reminiscent of the 'Hampter' character. This distinctive look adds a humorous and melodramatic flair to the meme. Commonly, these images feature the song 'Woe Is Me!' by Richard Myhill, famously included in 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' underscoring the expression of distress or exaggerated sadness. The Sad Hamster has grown popular on various platforms as both an exploitable and a reaction image.

OriginWho did it first?

The Sad Hamster meme originated from an edited image of a hamster named Tifa, which belongs to an Instagram user named monyo_melo. The meme gained significant traction when TikTok user afekix uploaded a video on February 8, 2024. In this video, Tifa is depicted with notably oversized, tear-like eyes, which, coupled with the emotional tune 'Woe Is Me!' by Richard Myhill, imparts a comically sorrowful appearance. The video quickly became popular on the platform.^[1]

Origin: 2024