The 'We Gonna Shock The World' meme originates from the 2011 ESPN 30 for 30 documentary titled 'The Fab Five'. In the clip, Jalen Rose (playing himself) reflects on the cultural and athletic impact of the 1991 University of Michigan men's basketball freshman class. The scene features a young Rose confidently declaring, 'We gonna shock the world,' capturing the swagger and bravado that defined the team's legacy in sports history. In the world of internet culture, this clip has transitioned from a serious sports interview to a versatile reaction meme. It is most commonly used to represent misplaced confidence, ambitious but unlikely goals, or the feeling of being an underdog about to perform a task. It strikes a balance between genuine motivation and comedic delusion, depending on the context of the user's situation. Example captions include: 'Me after studying for 5 minutes and walking into the exam,' 'When I tell the group chat I'm finally going to start my diet on Monday,' and 'Me walking into the casino with $20 and a dream.'