The 'Kevin Durant Can't Watch' meme originated during the 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals when the Golden State Warriors were facing the Houston Rockets. After fouling out, Durant sat on the bench and pulled his jersey over his face, unable to look as his teammates closed out the high-pressure game. The image quickly transitioned from a sports highlight to a universal symbol for anxiety, second-hand embarrassment, or the inability to witness a stressful event. It is commonly used today to represent the feeling of checking one's bank account, watching a cringey video, or waiting for the results of a risky decision.