The Ralph Wiggum 'I'm in Danger' meme originates from the Season 9 episode of The Simpsons titled 'Lost Our Lisa,' which first aired in 1998. The scene depicts Ralph sitting on a school bus alone, chuckling to himself before realizing the precarious situation he is in. It became a viral sensation as a reaction image used to describe situations where a person suddenly realizes they are in over their head or facing impending doom. Its simple, self-deprecating humor resonates across social media, often being used in financial, political, or gaming contexts to signal a hilariously inevitable failure.