The 'Doom Paul' or 'It's Happening' meme features a distorted image of former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul with his arms raised against a chaotic, strobe-light background. Originating from the 4chan imageboards around 2011, the template was initially used by Ron Paul supporters to signal the onset of a predicted political revolution or economic collapse. Over time, it transcended its political origins to become a universal reaction for any moment of extreme anticipation or the realization that a long-awaited (and often disastrous) event is finally occurring. It is particularly popular in cryptocurrency communities to mark sudden market shifts or significant industry news.