Sad Hamster, also known as Hamster With Big Eyes and Violin Hamster, refers to a series of TikTok videos featuring a grey hamster (not a mouse) with comically oversized eyes.

The animal is often paired with the song "Woe Is Me!" composed by Richard Myhill, best known for its use in SpongeBob SquarePants. Sad hamster is the top meme of 2024 and is here to stay!