Luigi has always been the more cowardly brother in the Super Mario franchise, but his expressive fear became a meme staple following the release of Luigi’s Mansion. The Scared Luigi template typically captures him in a state of pure panic, often from a cutscene or gameplay moment where he encounters a ghost. Fans use this image to represent relatable moments of anxiety, unexpected jump scares, or the feeling of being in way over your head. It has evolved over the years through various iterations in Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart, remaining a go-to reaction for anything slightly unsettling yet humorous.