The Charlie Sheen meme originates from a series of bizarre and high-energy interviews given by the actor in early 2011 after his dismissal from the sitcom Two and a Half Men. During appearances on 20/20 and Today, Sheen coined several viral catchphrases, including 'Winning,' 'Tiger Blood,' and 'Adonis DNA,' while displaying an air of intense, almost manic self-confidence. The internet immediately seized upon these soundbites, turning them into a symbol for overcoming adversity through sheer (and often questionable) willpower. Today, the meme is used to ironically celebrate small victories or to mock someone's delusions of grandeur, remaining a staple of early 2010s internet culture.