The 'Boom Goes the Dynamite' meme originated from a 2005 sports broadcast by Ball State University freshman Brian Collins. After his teleprompter failed, Collins struggled through several minutes of awkward commentary before delivering the now-legendary line during a basketball highlight. The video became an early YouTube viral sensation, representing the pinnacle of cringe-worthy yet earnest broadcasting. Today, the phrase is used to highlight moments of unexpected success, spectacular failure, or to punctuate an awkward silence. It has permeated pop culture, appearing in shows like Family Guy and King of the Hill, solidifying its place as a classic internet catchphrase for any 'mic drop' moment—intentional or otherwise.