The Florida Flipsters Fireplace and Foam Beam Controversy erupted when the popular DIY duo posted a home renovation video featuring questionable structural choices. The internet quickly mocked the installation of a 'structural' ceiling beam made entirely of foam and a fireplace surround that critics claimed was a major fire hazard. The meme gained massive traction on TikTok and YouTube as viewers called out the 'landlord special' aesthetics and potential safety risks. It is now widely used to represent shortcuts, fake quality, or any situation where someone tries to pass off a flimsy solution as a solid foundation.