The 'Chads Dancing To California Gurls' meme originates from Friday the 13th: The Game, specifically featuring the character Chad Kensington. Players utilized the game's emote system, often paired with Katy Perry's hit song through video edits, to create hilariously jarring scenes where the 'preppy' counselor dances flamboyantly amidst a slasher horror setting. It represents the peak of ironic gaming humor, where survivors prioritize taunting the killer with moves over actual survival. The meme has since evolved into a universal symbol for remaining unbothered, celebratory, or blissfully ignorant during high-stakes or catastrophic real-life events.