The Stop He's Already Dead meme originated from a 1995 episode of The Simpsons titled Homie the Clown. In the scene, a child cries out in horror while watching Krusty the Clown’s stand-in brutally beat up the Krusty Burglar during a promotional event. The clip became a viral sensation due to its dark humor and perfect comedic timing. Online, it is used to react to situations where someone is being excessively roasted, outmatched in an argument, or when a sports team is winning by a massive, unnecessary margin.