The Antonio Brown Karate Kick originated during a 2014 NFL season opener between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. While returning a punt, Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown attempted to hurdle Browns punter Spencer Lanning but instead delivered a flying kick straight to his face mask. The bizarre and athletic mishap immediately became a viral sensation, symbolizing an overwhelming force meeting a defenseless target. It is widely used in meme culture to represent life's unexpected obstacles, 'Monday morning' crushing one's goals, or any situation where someone gets unexpectedly blindsided by a superior force.