The Ben Solo Challenge originated from a pivotal scene in the 2019 film 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' where the character Ben Solo (played by Adam Driver) pulls a lightsaber from behind his back to face the Knights of Ren. This move, accompanied by a casual shrug, quickly went viral on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Fans began filming themselves mimicking the motion, often using everyday items like remote controls or kitchen utensils as a substitute for the Jedi weapon. The meme has since evolved into a versatile template used to represent moments of sudden preparedness, dramatic reveals, or winning an argument long after it has finished.