The 'Amateurs' meme is derived from a 2017 webcomic by artist Shen Comix, originally published as part of the Bluechair series on Webtoon. The comic depicts two individuals boasting about their prowess or suffering, only to be interrupted by a mysterious hooded figure who dismisses them both as 'amateurs.' When the characters challenge the figure's claim by shouting 'What was that, punk?', the figure turns around to reveal a truly superior level of experience or intensity. It is widely used across social media to highlight gatekeeping in gaming, work culture, or niche hobbies, humorously illustrating the massive gap between someone who thinks they are an expert and a true, battle-hardened veteran of the craft.