The 'Left Shark' meme originated from Katy Perry’s halftime performance at Super Bowl XLIX in 2015. While the shark on the right performed the choreography perfectly, the dancer on the left appeared to be improvising with a series of awkward, flailing movements. This relatable lack of coordination immediately went viral on social media, turning the character into an internet icon for anyone who feels like they’re just winging it through life. Today, it is used to represent chaos, being unprepared, or the humorous contrast between expectations and reality.