The Pixar Lamp meme is inspired by the opening sequence of Pixar Animation Studios, featuring Luxo Jr., a small desk lamp that hops across the screen and playfully squashes the letter 'I' in the studio's name. This sequence, which debuted in 1986, has become a cornerstone of pop culture and a staple of internet humor. Usually, the lamp represents a powerful, sudden, or overwhelming force, while the letter 'I' represents a victim or a specific target getting flattened. It is widely used to illustrate scenarios where one thing completely obliterates another, often with a comedic or ironic twist.