Based on the 1968 musical fantasy film, the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang meme typically features the iconic magical car taking flight or navigating impossible obstacles. While the film is a beloved childhood classic, the internet has repurposed its imagery—particularly the scenes of the car defying physics—to represent escaping difficult situations or things that shouldn't work but somehow do. It is frequently used to symbolize a sudden, whimsical departure from reality or a creative solution to a mundane problem. The contrast between the antique aesthetic of the car and modern relatable captions makes it a versatile template for nostalgic and absurdist humor alike.