Ah Shit, Here We Go Again Meme Template

This high-definition screenshot is from the opening cutscene of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It features the protagonist, Carl "CJ" Johnson, walking down an alleyway in his home neighborhood of Ganton. His weary, iconic line—"Ah shit, here we go again"—perfectly captures his frustration at being pulled back into the gang life he tried to escape. In meme culture, it is the definitive visual for reluctant repetition, a recurring disaster, starting a difficult task for the 100th time, or

• CJ (The Reluctant Hero): Shown from behind in his signature white tank top, representing The User, The "Top 5" Scriptwriter, The Tired Developer, or The AI Model.
• The Alleyway: Representing The Starting Line, The Grind, , or The Workflow.
• The Golden Sunset Lighting: Representing The Passing of Time, The Long Day, The Punjab Heat, or The 156th Milestone.
• The Subtitle: Representing The Catchphrase, The Theme Song of Burnout, The Recurring Bug, or The Realization.