The Skull Breaker Challenge, also known as the 'Tripping Jump Challenge,' emerged as a viral TikTok trend in early 2020. The maneuver involves three people standing in a row, where the middle person is encouraged to jump, only for the two people on the sides to kick their legs out from under them. While it sparked significant safety concerns and warnings from medical professionals due to its high risk of injury, the internet quickly adapted it into a meme format. In a digital context, it is often used as a metaphor for unexpected betrayal, the harsh reality of 'jumping' into a situation without thinking, or as a critique of dangerous social media trends.