The 'I Knew You Were Trouble' meme became a global sensation in early 2013, following the release of Taylor Swift's hit single. The trend exploded when internet users began remixing the song's music video, specifically replacing the dubstep-inspired beat drop with a clip of a screaming goat. This jarring and hilarious juxtaposition turned a dramatic pop ballad into a versatile comedic tool. The meme is typically used to represent a moment of realization where someone enters a situation they knew would end badly, or to underscore a sudden, chaotic shift in energy using the 'scream' as a punchline.