The Confused Mr. Krabs meme, also known as Shook Mr. Krabs, features a distorted, radial-blurred image of the character Eugene Krabs from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'Patty Hype.' First gaining viral traction on Twitter in early 2016, the image perfectly encapsulates feelings of dizziness, sudden anxiety, and total disorientation. It is widely used to describe relatable situations where someone feels overwhelmed or caught off guard, such as waking up from a long nap or losing track of a child in a grocery store. The radial blur effect adds a layer of kinetic intensity that has made it a staple of internet 'shook' culture for years.