Luigi's Death Stare originated from the 2014 release of Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U, where players noticed that Luigi would cast a cold, menacing glare at other racers as he passed them. This unexpected display of aggression from the usually timid character quickly became a viral sensation, often paired with the song Ridin' by Chamillionaire. The meme represents moments of silent, intense pettiness or cold-blooded triumph over an adversary. It remains one of the most recognizable Nintendo memes, highlighting the contrast between Luigi's soft personality and his competitive killer instinct on the race track.