The 'One of You Is Gonna Die, One of You Is Gonna Live' meme is taken from a scene in the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The character Yondu Udonta (played by Michael Rooker) delivers this blunt line to Rocket Raccoon and Baby Groot during a high-stakes escape sequence. The humor of the scene stems from Yondu's casual delivery of such a grim ultimatum to his companions. Online, the template is widely used to represent situations where two things are in conflict, and only one can survive—typically used for relatable struggles like choosing between productivity and a new video game, or a healthy diet and late-night snacks.