The "Ben Affleck Smoking" meme originates from a paparazzi photo taken in London in 2016, showing actor Ben Affleck looking visibly weary and disheveled while holding a cigarette. The image quickly went viral due to Affleck's relatable expression of profound exhaustion and dejection. It's often used to convey feelings of sadness, regret, indifference, or being utterly drained by everyday life, work, or difficult situations. The meme perfectly captures a sense of existential weariness or a general feeling of "I'm just done." It's commonly paired with captions describing mundane yet frustrating experiences, reflecting a universal sentiment of being overwhelmed.