The "Milking The Cow" meme typically features a gaunt, sad cow and a smiling farmer, often depicted as a political figure like Barack Obama, carrying numerous empty milk pails, cheerfully greeting the cow. Originating as a political cartoon, it sarcastically illustrates the concept of excessive exploitation or over-taxation. The emaciated cow represents an exhausted resource or group being drained dry, while the eager farmer symbolizes the entity (government, employer, etc.) relentlessly demanding more. The meme is widely used to express frustration with situations where an individual or a system is pushed beyond its limits, whether it's through taxes, work demands, or other forms of relentless pressure, highlighting a critical view of disproportionate burdens.