The 'Barnacle Boy's Sulfur Vision' meme features the disgruntled sidekick from SpongeBob SquarePants emitting powerful beams of energy from his eyes. While the character is typically known for being the underappreciated partner to Mermaid Man, this frame captures a moment of overwhelming power and frustration. The meme gained traction as a variation of the 'Deep Fried' or 'Real Shit' meme tropes, often used to signify a sudden, aggressive reaction to a specific situation or realization. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of reaching a breaking point or being 'activated' by a minor annoyance, making it a staple for hyper-expressive humor within the SpongeBob meme community.