The Assassination of Andrey Karlov meme is based on a press photograph taken by Burhan Ozbilici during the 2016 assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey. Despite its tragic and violent origin, the image became a viral sensation due to the assassin's cinematic pose—standing defiantly with a finger pointed upward. In internet culture, the template is used to represent a person making a bold, aggressive, or unsolicited point to someone who has already been 'defeated' or is simply an innocent bystander. It captures a moment of intense, almost theatrical energy, making it a favorite for highlighting arguments, controversial opinions, or chaotic social interactions.