The 'Ninja's Times Square Floss Fail' refers to the infamously awkward moment during the 2019 New Year's Eve celebration when professional gamer Ninja attempted to lead a massive, rain-soaked crowd in the popular Fortnite 'Floss' dance. Despite his enthusiastic shouts of 'I'm not seeing enough movement!', the audience remained largely stationary, resulting in a clip that immediately went viral for its immense second-hand embarrassment. This template is widely used to illustrate situations where someone is trying to force enthusiasm, failing to read the room, or experiencing a public social disaster. It serves as a digital shorthand for peak cringe and the disconnect between internet subcultures and the general public.