The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion controversy stems from the 2016 global recall of Samsung’s flagship smartphone due to faulty batteries that caused devices to overheat and catch fire. The incident quickly became a massive internet phenomenon, with memes depicting the phone as a literal grenade, a weapon in video games like GTA V, or a dangerous explosive prohibited on airplanes. This meme represents the ultimate corporate PR nightmare and is still used today to poke fun at technical failures or overheating electronics. It serves as a digital reminder of the time a smartphone became the world's most talked-about safety hazard.