The 'Inhaling Seagull' meme is a three-panel image macro featuring a seagull standing still, leaning back to take a massive breath, and finally throwing its head forward to scream. The original footage comes from a 2012 YouTube video of a laughing gull, but it didn't become a viral meme until 2017 when it was used to represent someone preparing to shout song lyrics or intense opinions. It is most commonly used to parody the buildup to iconic, loud musical moments—like the opening of Smash Mouth's 'All Star'—or to emphasize a relatable moment of sudden, explosive frustration or excitement.