The 'George Floyd Challenge' emerged in mid-2020 as a highly controversial and widely condemned social media trend following the death of George Floyd. Participants would post photos mimicking the positioning of the officer involved in the incident, leading to immediate and severe backlash from the public, employers, and social media platforms. Unlike typical internet humor, this trend was largely viewed as an act of mockery and hate speech, resulting in many participants facing real-world consequences such as job loss or expulsion. The challenge serves as a significant example of the dark side of internet viral culture and the boundaries of social acceptability in digital spaces.