The Benton (or more accurately, Fenton) meme originated from a viral 2011 video captured in London's Richmond Park. The footage shows a black Labrador named Fenton relentlessly chasing a massive herd of deer across a road while his owner frantically screams his name followed by a despairing 'Oh Jesus Christ!' The video became an overnight sensation due to the sheer chaos and the owner's escalating panic. While the dog's name is actually Fenton, many viewers misheard it as 'Benton,' leading to both names being used in internet culture. It is frequently used to describe situations that are spiraling out of control or moments where someone is hopelessly pursuing something they shouldn't.