Boston Dynamics memes emerged from viral videos showcasing the engineering feats—and occasional mistreatment—of robots like Atlas and Spot. While the company intended to demonstrate balance and resilience by having engineers push or kick the machines, the internet quickly reinterpreted these tests as the 'villain origin story' for a future machine revolution. These memes frequently juxtapose the impressive, fluid movements of the robots with captions about the impending AI takeover or human obsolescence. Whether it’s Atlas performing a backflip or Spot opening a door for its mechanical friends, the template remains a staple for tech enthusiasts and those who fear our new robot overlords.