Released in 2004, Kung Fu Hustle is a martial arts comedy masterpiece directed by Stephen Chow. This iconic scene features the Landlady of Pig Sty Alley, portrayed by Yuen Qiu, as she intimidates the protagonist Sing, played by Stephen Chow himself. Dressed in her signature nightgown and hair curlers with a cigarette dangling from her lips, she radiates an aura of absolute authority and suppressed violence. The scene is famous for her 'Lion's Roar' ability and her general no-nonsense attitude toward anyone disturbing her peace. In the meme world, this clip is the gold standard for representing an unstoppable maternal or authoritative force. It is frequently used to depict situations where someone realizes they have made a grave mistake by challenging the wrong person, or the sheer terror of facing a strict parent. It captures emotions of impending doom, regret, and the realization of true power. Example captions include: 'When you forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer and you hear the garage door open,' 'Me acting tough until the teacher calls my house,' and 'The final boss of the HOA.'