The Spycrab is a legendary community-driven phenomenon originating from the multiplayer shooter Team Fortress 2. It occurs when a player playing as the Spy crouches, looks directly upward, and walks while holding the Disguise Kit, resulting in a comical animation that resembles a scuttling crab. First gaining notoriety in 2008, the 'Spycrab' quickly evolved from a visual glitch into a symbol of 'friendly' gameplay, with players treating it as an endangered species that should not be killed in matches. The meme represents the whimsical and often absurd subculture of the TF2 community, later being officially recognized by Valve with an in-game taunt and a dedicated cosmetic item.