The 'Man Bites Young Boy's Ear' meme originated from a viral clip during the 2024 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. In the footage, a man identified as Stefano Voci appeared to playfully, yet bizarrely, nibble on a young boy's ear during a live broadcast. The clip quickly spread across social media platforms like X and TikTok, sparking a brief investigation by South Yorkshire Police and tournament officials. While authorities eventually determined that no crime had been committed and the parties were known to each other, the screenshot of the man's intense expression became a popular template for memes regarding intrusive thoughts, social awkwardness, or unexplainable behavior.