Charlie the Unicorn is a flash-animated series created by Jason Steele of FilmCow, which debuted on Newgrounds in 2005 before becoming a massive YouTube sensation. The story follows a cynical unicorn named Charlie who is constantly badgered by two high-pitched, hyperactive unicorns into going on bizarre and often dangerous adventures, most notably to the mythical Candy Mountain. Known for its surreal humor, repetitive catchphrases like 'Shun the non-believer,' and dark endings involving Charlie losing a kidney, the meme remains a pillar of early internet culture. It is widely used to represent the feeling of being dragged into annoying or nonsensical situations by overly enthusiastic peers.