The "Hold Fart" meme, also known as "Veins Popping" or "Straining Guy," features a young man with visible veins bulging on his forehead and neck, looking as if he is exerting immense effort to hold something in. The exact origin of the image is a candid photo taken in a classroom setting, circulated widely online around 2014-2015. The meme's meaning is rooted in the visual representation of intense suppression or struggle. It is most commonly used to humorously depict situations where someone is desperately trying to hold back a bodily function (like a fart, sneeze, or laugh), an emotion, or an inconvenient truth. Its usage is versatile, applied whenever a situation calls for illustrating a person or entity holding something back under great duress, often leading to a relatable and comedic effect.