The Dr. Livesey Walk meme originates from the 1988 Soviet animated film 'Treasure Island,' specifically featuring the character Dr. Livesey’s distinctively confident and boisterous stride alongside Jim Hawkins and Squire Trelawney. It exploded into mainstream internet culture in mid-2022 when it was paired with the phonk track 'Why Not' by Ghostface Playa, turning the character into the ultimate 'Chad' or 'Sigma' icon. The meme is typically used to represent a group of people walking into a situation with immense, almost ridiculous levels of confidence and swagger. Its smooth, high-frame-rate animation and infectious energy make it a favorite for transition videos and social media posts celebrating masculine confidence or 'the boys' heading to a destination.