Hbomberguy’s Donkey Kong 64 Trans Charity Marathon Stream began in January 2019 as a direct response to a campaign against the UK trans charity Mermaids. YouTuber Harry Brewis decided to play the notoriously difficult 101% completion run of DK64 until he finished, eventually raising over $340,000. The stream became a massive cultural phenomenon, featuring high-profile guests like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, John Romero, and Chelsea Manning. It is widely remembered as a landmark moment for online activism and queer solidarity. Today, the meme is frequently used to signal support for trans rights or to reference the sheer exhaustion of long-term internet crusades and gaming marathons.