The 'It's Over 9000!' catchphrase originated from the English dub of the Dragon Ball Z anime series and became one of the internet's earliest and most enduring viral sensations. During the Saiyan Saga, the character Vegeta crushes his scouter in a fit of shock and rage after realizing Goku's power level is far higher than expected. While the original Japanese manga and anime stated the level was over 8,000, the English localization changed it to 9,000, inadvertently creating a pop culture phenomenon. Since its viral explosion in 2006, the meme has been used globally to express awe, disbelief, or hype regarding any numerical value that exceeds expectations.