The 'Harm's Way Running Man' meme features James Pligge, the vocalist of the Chicago hardcore band Harm's Way, performing a distinctive and powerful rhythmic dance during their set at the United Blood festival in 2010. The footage eventually became a viral sensation as internet users began syncing Pligge’s aggressive, muscular movements to completely incongruous songs, ranging from bubblegum pop to disco hits. Known for its high energy and the humorous contrast between the tough hardcore aesthetic and the catchy background tracks, the meme is frequently used to represent someone moving with extreme determination or excitement toward a mundane task.