The Impractical Jokers memes, most notably the 'Tonight's Big Loser' template, stem from the long-running TruTV hidden camera comedy show. The most recognizable version features an image of cast member Sal Vulcano, often appearing distraught or in the middle of a punishment, with text declaring him the big loser of the episode. These memes gained massive traction on Reddit and Twitter around 2018, evolving from show-specific references into a universal way to mock someone’s minor failures or social awkwardness. The 'Sal Face' image specifically became a recurring gag, frequently photoshopped onto various objects or used to represent a state of pure, chaotic defeat.