Animator vs Animation originated from the viral 2006 Flash animation by Alan Becker, featuring a stick figure fighting back against its creator within the Adobe Flash interface. The series became a cornerstone of internet culture, evolving from a simple short into a multi-episode saga known for its fluid action and creative use of software tools as weapons. As a meme, it symbolizes the struggle between a creator and their work, often representing situations where a person's ideas or responsibilities take on a life of their own and rebel. It is widely used by artists, coders, and students to humorously depict the feeling of being overwhelmed by their own creations or tasks.