The 'Mission Accomplished' meme originates from President George W. Bush's 2003 speech aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where he declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq in front of a giant banner bearing the phrase. As the conflict continued for years afterward, the image became a symbol of premature celebration and ironic failure. On the internet, it is widely used to humorously exaggerate the completion of minor or mundane tasks, or to mock individuals and organizations who claim success far too early. Its lasting popularity stems from its perfect encapsulation of unearned confidence meeting reality.