Dog drinking iced coffee says I did my best when asked about his day

The meme is a single panel image featuring a fluffy light brown curly-haired dog (likely a poodle or poodle mix) positioned behind a takeaway cup of iced coffee, holding the cup's plastic straw in its mouth as if it is drinking the coffee. At the top of the image, the text reads "What did you do today?", simulating a question asked to the dog. Next to the dog's lower half, the response text reads "I did my best". The dog has a soft, slightly weary, pleading expression that matches the response, creating a relatable joke for people who have had low-productivity days but still tried their hardest despite fatigue or burnout.

This meme was originally shared on the Reddit r/Meme subreddit under the title "I'm trying 😭". It falls into the category of relatable pet memes, using an endearing photo of a dog to express a common, sympathetic sentiment about coping with daily pressure and low energy.