The 'No Items, Fox Only, Final Destination' meme originated within the Super Smash Bros. Melee competitive community, symbolizing the extreme pursuit of skill-based gameplay by removing all random elements. The phrase references a specific ruleset where items are disabled, players use only the high-tier character Fox McCloud, and matches take place on the flat 'Final Destination' stage to ensure zero environmental interference. What started as a serious preference among tournament players eventually became a satirical shorthand for gaming elitism and 'try-hard' culture. Today, it is used across the internet to represent any situation where participants demand a pure, no-frills confrontation or a strictly serious environment.