What is sorry that happened meme?

The "sorry that happened" meme originated from a viral tweet in 2017. The tweet featured a screenshot of a text message conversation where one person apologizes for accidentally sending a text meant for their therapist to their boss instead. The boss responds with the phrase "Sorry that happened" which is often used as a way to offer sympathy or condolences without taking responsibility or blame.

The meme has since been used in a variety of contexts, often in response to situations where some form of apology is warranted, but the person responding wants to avoid taking responsibility or committing to making things right. The phrase has become a shorthand for conveying faux-apologies or insincere sentiments.

While the meme has been criticized as promoting a culture of insincerity, it has also been used in more playful and ironic ways, as a form of self-deprecating humor or to mock people who refuse to take responsibility for their actions.