The 'Sicko Mode' meme draws its inspiration from Travis Scott's 2018 hit single of the same name from the album Astroworld. The term quickly transcended the music industry to become internet shorthand for going into a state of intense focus, chaos, or 'beast mode.' Visually, the meme often utilizes distorted or high-contrast images of Travis Scott, particularly from the psychedelic music video. It gained massive traction during the 'Sicko Mode vs. Mo Bamba' debates at parties and sporting events, eventually evolving into a versatile reaction image used to describe any situation where someone undergoes a sudden, aggressive, or hyped-up transformation.