The 'Aqua Got Norted' meme stems from a 2018 E3 trailer for Kingdom Hearts III, which shocked the fanbase by revealing that Master Aqua—a symbol of hope and resilience—had been corrupted by darkness. Her transformation, signaled by yellow eyes and silver hair, led fans to describe her as having been 'Norted' (possessed by the antagonist Xehanort). The term became a viral catchphrase used to describe any character falling to the dark side or being unexpectedly changed. In meme culture, it serves as a dramatic reaction to betrayal, overwhelming odds, or the inevitable corruption of something once pure.