The 'Fooking Laser Sights' meme originates from the character Thatcher in the tactical shooter Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. In his cinematic operator video, Thatcher delivers a gritty monologue about how technology like GPS satellites and 'fooking laser sights' can fail, emphasizing that true skill comes from reliance on oneself rather than electronic 'crutches.' The phrase became an instant hit within the R6 community and broader gaming circles, used to mock players who depend too heavily on meta-weapons or high-tech gear. Over time, it transcended gaming to represent a general, humorous disdain for any overly complex modern technology that replaces old-school reliability and manual expertise.