The 'I Will Beat You to Death' meme features Nelson the Bull Terrier, more commonly known as 'Walter,' looking directly into the camera with an intense, front-facing stare. The meme originated from a screenshot of a YouTube comment posted by a user named 'Nelson the Bull Terrier' that simply stated the phrase in lowercase. It gained massive popularity on platforms like Reddit and Twitter in late 2018 due to the hilarious contrast between the dog's silly, wide-eyed expression and the extreme, violent nature of the text. It is often used in surreal memes or as an ironic reaction to unpopular opinions, frequently referencing Walter's peculiar internet persona and his supposed love for 'fire trucks and moster trucks.'