The "Wake Me Up When September Ends" meme originates from the Green Day song of the same name, released in 2004 on their album "American Idiot." The song was written by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong as a tribute to his father, who died of esophageal cancer in September 1982. Although the song is deeply emotional and personal, expressing loss and grief, it has become a widespread internet meme, especially around the beginning and end of September each year. These memes often joke about "waking up" when September ends, playing on the song's title and chorus lyric. However, the memes can be seen as insensitive by fans and even by Billie Joe Armstrong himself due to the song’s serious background. Armstrong has acknowledged the memes with some humor but also expressed frustration about how the song’s somber meaning is sometimes overlooked by the joking culture around it. The meme trend spikes annually on social media and streaming platforms during September, often accompanied by posts marking the month's start or end. To summarize:

• The meme is based on Green Day's emotional song about Billie Joe Armstrong's father’s death.
• It sees popularity spikes at the start and end of September each year.
• The memes are sometimes considered insensitive given the song’s context.
• Billie Joe Armstrong has joked about the phenomenon, even saying he might write a song called, "Shut the Fuck Up When October Comes" in response.
• The meme has become a notable cultural reference to the month of September on the internet.

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