The "First World Problems" meme features a close-up photograph of a crying woman, taken by photographer Jocelyn Vega. The meme concept emerged around 2011-2012, gaining widespread popularity online. It satirizes the trivial inconveniences and minor frustrations experienced by individuals in developed, affluent countries, often contrasting them with more severe global issues. The meme's humor lies in the ironic disproportion between the perceived 'problem' and the emotional distress shown. It's typically used as a reaction image or a caption template, often paired with statements like "My latte is too foamy" or "My phone died before I could post this." It highlights a sense of privilege and self-pity over non-issues, serving as a humorous reminder of life's genuine hardships.