The Kung Fury meme originates from the 2015 Swedish martial arts comedy short film Kung Fury, which parodies 80s action movies. The most iconic scene features 'Hackerman,' the self-proclaimed most powerful hacker of all time, using retro hardware to 'hack time' and send the protagonist into the past. This visual style, characterized by heavy VHS-style tracking and neon aesthetics, quickly became a staple of internet culture. It is frequently used to mock individuals who perform basic technical tasks or to celebrate the absurd, over-the-top logic of synth-wave era technology.