The 'Oh Look, A Civilian Airliner' meme typically features a POV of an anti-aircraft missile system interface or a radar screen targeting a non-combatant aircraft. It emerged as a form of dark internet humor often referencing real-world geopolitical tensions and historical military errors involving surface-to-air missiles. The meme is used to satirize reckless decision-making, 'trigger-happy' behavior, or as a hyperbolic reaction to seeing something innocent that the user wants to 'target' metaphorically. While controversial, it remains a staple in niche military history and strategy game communities for its cynical commentary on tactical incompetence and the fog of war.