The Steve Harvey Miss Universe 2015 Gaffe meme originated from the live broadcast of the Miss Universe pageant, where host Steve Harvey incorrectly announced Miss Colombia as the winner instead of the actual victor, Miss Philippines. The excruciatingly awkward moment, which included Harvey returning to the stage to issue a formal apology and show the results card to the cameras, immediately went viral across social media. The meme is primarily used to represent situations involving massive public errors, premature celebrations, or the crushing realization that a significant mistake has been made. It has become a cultural shorthand for 'oops' moments and the specific, regretful aesthetic of Harvey’s face as he delivers the bad news.