The 2022 TwitchCon Foam Pit meme stems from a viral and unfortunate incident at San Diego TwitchCon where attendees jumped into a Lenovo Legion-sponsored foam pit that was significantly shallower than expected, with only a thin layer of foam over a concrete floor. The most notable moment involved streamer Adriana Chechik, who suffered a broken back after jumping into the pit, leading to widespread criticism of the event's safety standards. On the internet, the image has become a visual metaphor for situations that appear safe or inviting on the surface but are secretly hazardous or poorly planned. It is frequently used to describe 'trap' scenarios, deceptive marketing, or poor life choices where the landing is much harder than anticipated.