The 'Back Up Terry' meme originated from a viral video uploaded on July 4th, 2017, featuring a man named Terry in a motorized wheelchair who accidentally finds himself in the middle of a lit firework display. As colorful sparks fly around him, his family members—most notably his cousin—frantically yell instructions like 'Back up, Terry!' and 'Put it in reverse, Terry!' while he slowly tries to navigate away from the danger. The video became an instant classic due to the chaotic energy, Terry’s calm demeanor amidst the explosions, and the catchy, repetitive shouting. Today, the meme is used to describe situations where someone is heading toward a disaster or needs to backtrack immediately from a bad decision.