Released in 1994, the Academy Award-winning film "Forrest Gump" features a poignant yet humorous scene where Forrest (Tom Hanks) visits his former commander, Lt. Dan Taylor (Gary Sinise). In the scene, Lt. Dan reveals he has been fitted with "magic legs"—advanced prosthetic limbs made of "titanium alloy" like the space shuttle. The moment is filled with Forrest's trademark sincerity and Lt. Dan's newfound sense of hope and mobility. In internet culture, this clip is the gold standard for representing upgrades, "glow-ups," or finally obtaining something long-awaited. It is frequently used to celebrate minor life improvements with exaggerated importance, such as getting a new phone or a fresh haircut. Example captions include: "Me after buying one pair of compression socks," "When the direct deposit hits and I can finally afford the premium version," and "Upgrading from a 2010 laptop to a gaming PC."