The Pixar Lamp meme, featuring the iconic character Luxo Jr., originates from the 1986 short film and the subsequent production logo seen at the start of every Pixar movie. In this sequence, the playful lamp hops across the screen and proceeds to bounce on the letter 'I' until it is completely flattened, eventually turning to look at the audience. In internet culture, this has evolved into a 'crushing' or 'replacing' metaphor. Users label the lamp as a disruptive force—such as taxes, Monday mornings, or unforeseen consequences—while the letter 'I' represents the victim or plans being destroyed. Its popularity stems from the nostalgic yet surprisingly brutal nature of the animation.