The 'Flaming' meme, often specifically referred to as 'Elmo Rise' or 'Hellmo,' features a puppet standing with arms outstretched in front of a massive wall of fire. This image originated as a humorous digital manipulation that quickly evolved into a universal symbol for chaos, destruction, and the feeling of watching a disaster unfold with a sense of triumph or indifference. It is widely used to describe situations where someone instigates drama and then sits back to enjoy the consequences, or to represent the sheer intensity of a stressful situation. Its dramatic contrast between the childhood innocence of a puppet and the hellish backdrop of flames makes it one of the most recognizable and versatile reaction images on the internet.