The 'Neil deGrasse Tyson Reaction' meme, often accompanied by the phrase 'Watch out, we got a badass over here,' originates from a 2011 interview where the astrophysicist discussed Isaac Newton. During the interview, Tyson made a specific hand gesture and facial expression to describe Newton's brilliance, which was quickly captured and turned into a rage comic-style reaction image. It became a staple of internet culture to mock people who boast about minor accomplishments or try too hard to appear intimidating online. Today, the template remains one of the most recognizable ways to express sarcasm and skepticism toward someone’s perceived toughness or intellectual arrogance.