The 'No Lackin Challenge' emerged as a viral internet trend around late 2017, rooted in the Chicago drill rap scene. The premise involves an individual suddenly pointing a firearm (often an airsoft or toy gun) at a friend or stranger, who must then quickly produce their own weapon to prove they aren't 'lackin' or caught off guard. While the original videos were controversial and potentially dangerous, the internet quickly adapted the concept into a comedic meme format. Users began parodying the intensity of the challenge by pulling out ridiculous items like TV remotes, snacks, or pets instead of weapons, turning a tense urban survival concept into a lighthearted social media trope about being constantly prepared for anything.