The Marta The Interrupting Bus meme originated in November 2017 during the planned implosion of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Weather Channel was live-streaming the historic event, but just as the charges detonated and the building began to collapse, a MARTA bus pulled into the frame and stopped, completely obscuring the view for the remainder of the implosion. The cameraman’s audible frustration became an instant viral sensation. Since then, the template has become a universal symbol for unexpected interruptions that ruin long-awaited or significant moments, often used to depict life’s bad timing, bureaucratic hurdles, or sudden bad luck.