The 'And Welcome to Jackass' meme originates from the opening sequence of the MTV reality series Jackass, which premiered in 2000. In every episode, ringleader Johnny Knoxville would look into the camera, introduce himself, and shout the iconic catchphrase just as a dangerous, painful, or absurd stunt began. Over the decades, the phrase has evolved into a universal internet shorthand for any situation that is about to go hilariously wrong. It is frequently used in image macros and video edits to introduce people making poor life choices, failing spectacularly at physical tasks, or entering environments defined by pure chaos.