The Super Bowl XLIX meme primarily centers on the dramatic conclusion of the 2015 NFL championship between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. With the Seahawks on the one-yard line and seconds remaining, the decision to pass instead of handing the ball to star running back Marshawn Lynch resulted in a game-ending interception by Malcolm Butler. This sparked a massive wave of memes, most notably featuring cornerback Richard Sherman's stunned reaction on the sidelines. The template is widely used to mock poor decision-making, unexpected failures, or moments of sheer disbelief in sports and everyday life.