The 2015 California Missile Test meme originates from real-world footage of a Trident II (D5) missile launched by the U.S. Navy off the coast of Los Angeles. The atmospheric conditions caused a spectacular, glowing blue plume that panicked thousands of residents who mistook the sight for a UFO or extraterrestrial event. On the internet, the image and video clips became a template for sudden, overwhelming reveals or 'divine intervention' moments. It is commonly used to represent a large, undeniable force crashing into someone's peaceful reality, often with a humorous or existential twist.