The term 'Mario Karted' describes a specific phenomenon in the Mario Kart series where a player in a dominant position is suddenly hit by an overwhelming sequence of items, resulting in a total loss of placement. While the sentiment has existed since the franchise's inception, the term gained widespread internet fame through viral clips on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, often featuring the infamous 'Blue Shell' or a chain reaction of Red Shells and Lightning. The meme represents those moments in life where everything seems to be going perfectly until an unstoppable series of unfortunate events brings everything crashing down. It is widely used in both the gaming community to showcase unlucky RNG and in general contexts to symbolize unexpected setbacks.