AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The "Can't Sleep, Clown Will Eat Me" meme features a screenshot from the animated TV show 'The Simpsons,' where the character Bart Simpson is visibly terrified and muttering the phrase. The image typically shows Bart in a fetal position in his bed after his father, Homer, constructs a clown-shaped bed that unintentionally frightens him. This phrase and image combo is used online to humorously express fear or discomfort in reaction to various situations or media.
OriginWho did it first?
The phrase "Can't Sleep, Clown Will Eat Me" originates from an episode of 'The Simpsons' called "Lisa's First Word," which was broadcast by the Fox network on December 3rd, 1992. In this episode, Homer Simpson builds a bed for his son Bart that resembles Bart's favorite TV clown, Krusty. The bed's eerie appearance frightens Bart, leading him to repeat the phrase in distress. The meme was further popularized by its depiction in the show and subsequent use in different contexts. More details and the scene can be watched here.[1]
Origin: 1992