Created by Matt 'Krinkels' Jolly in 2002, Madness Combat is one of the most legendary Flash animation series to emerge from Newgrounds. Set in a dystopian version of Nevada, the series follows the relentless Hank J. Wimbleton as he battles through endless waves of Grunts, Agents, and supernatural foes like Tricky the Clown. The series' unique aesthetic—characterized by gray-skinned characters with floating hands and cross-shaped faces—became an instant icon of internet culture. Madness Combat memes typically leverage the show's over-the-top violence, the 'Somewhere in Nevada' title cards, and the frantic pace of its fight scenes to represent intense conflict or chaotic situations in a nostalgic, high-energy format.