The 'Gordon Ramsay on Hot Ones' meme originated from the celebrity chef’s legendary appearance on the First We Feast YouTube series in 2019. Known for his high standards and explosive temper in the kitchen, Ramsay met his match in the form of increasingly spicy chicken wings, resulting in a series of desperate facial expressions and a frantic search for relief using donuts, lime juice, and Pepto Bismol. The template quickly became a internet favorite for portraying situations involving overwhelming regret, extreme sensory overload, or someone failing to maintain their composure under pressure. It is often used to mock people who overestimate their tolerance for 'spicy' situations, whether literally or metaphorically.