Originating from Valve’s "Meet the Pyro" promotional video for Team Fortress 2 in 2012, the "I Fear No Man" meme features the Heavy character expressing his rare vulnerability. In the video, Heavy admits that while he fears no man, the Pyro’s chaotic nature is genuinely terrifying. The internet quickly adapted this three-panel format to highlight things that are unexpectedly intimidating, ranging from difficult video game levels to relatable social anxieties. It remains a staple of gaming culture, prized for its dramatic pacing and the comedic contrast between the tough-guy Heavy and whatever silly object is placed in the final frame.