The Shawn Oakman meme exploded in early 2015 following a viral photo of the 6-foot-9 Baylor University defensive end during the Cotton Bowl coin toss. His massive physique and intense stare inspired a wave of 'Shawn Oakman Tweets,' which humorously depict Oakman as an unstoppable force who intimidates everyone from authority figures to universal constants. These memes typically follow a dialogue format where Oakman makes an unreasonable or terrifying demand, and the respondent immediately complies out of pure fear. It remains a classic example of 'tough guy' internet humor, celebrating Oakman’s larger-than-life presence and the internet's love for hyperbole.