The 'Bill Hader Running From Pennywise' meme originated from a behind-the-scenes set photo during the filming of IT Chapter Two (2019). The image captures actor Bill Hader, who plays the adult Richie Tozier, sprinting away with a look of genuine panic while Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise looms in the background. Fans quickly turned the contrast between Hader’s kinetic energy and the terrifying clown into a symbol for avoidance and fear. It is widely used to represent people running away from looming deadlines, social obligations, or inevitable problems that are 'chasing' them through life, perfectly blending cinematic horror with relatable daily anxieties.