The 2022 Buffalo, New York supermarket shooting at a Tops Friendly Markets store became a significant topic of online discourse due to the perpetrator's use of a livestream and a digital manifesto. In the context of internet culture, the event is frequently analyzed for its ties to fringe forums and the role of social media in modern tragedies. Rather than a traditional meme used for humor, images and discussions related to this event are often used in sociopolitical commentary, news reporting, and debates surrounding content moderation and online safety. It remains a stark point of reference for discussions on how digital platforms can be exploited to broadcast real-world violence.