The term 'Noob Tube' gained massive notoriety in the late 2000s, specifically within the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 community, referring to the under-barrel grenade launcher attachment. It is widely considered a low-skill weapon because it allows players to secure kills through splash damage rather than precise aiming, leading to immense frustration among competitive players. Over time, the meme has evolved to represent any overpowered or 'cheap' tactic in gaming that requires little effort for high reward. Today, Noob Tube memes are used to mock gamers who rely on crutches or to reminisce about the chaotic days of classic multiplayer lobbies where explosives dominated the map.