The Run the Gauntlet Challenge is an infamous internet endurance test that surfaced in the mid-2010s, designed to test a viewer's stomach through a series of increasingly graphic and disturbing video clips. Starting with relatively tame content and ending with extreme, NSFL (Not Safe For Life) footage, the challenge became a viral sensation as influencers and YouTubers recorded their reactions to the ordeal. In the meme world, the gauntlet is often used satirically to represent levels of difficulty in video games, life experiences, or increasingly spicy food. Using this template allows creators to recontextualize the 'survival' aspect of the challenge for more relatable or humorous scenarios, focusing on the dramatic shift from confidence to regret.