Back when Ethereum was booming, suddenly the gas fees went crazy. I remember clearly, even sending a small amount of tokens could cost multiple times the transaction amount in fees. As a result, those empty meme images went viral, people making jokes about wallets that were already empty because of paying gas. These memes became a funny yet sharp way to express everyone's frustration. But yeah, this is also part of Ethereum's journey. From initially just a platform for decentralized applications, it has now become a symbol of volatility and challenges in the crypto world. Every success comes with obstacles, including fees that drain wallets. That bitter experience became a learning opportunity for many early users.