The video became a meme, symbolizing the internet's fascination with strange, cringe-worthy, and often inexplicable content. The "Eel Soup" meme has been used to represent a wide range of humorous situations, from awkward moments to general chaos.
Person: (determined) Today, I will make... eel soup!
Person: (defeated) I guess it's not meant to be.
[Scene: A kitchen. A person, played by a comedic actor, is standing at a counter, staring at a live eel.]
[The camera cuts to a shot of a can of "Eel Soup" on a shelf, with the words "Coming soon to a store near you!" appearing on screen.]