Super Bowl XLVIII is remembered less as a game and more as a cultural event showcasing one of the greatest defensive performances in NFL history. On February 2, 2014, the Seattle Seahawks' 'Legion of Boom' dismantled the record-breaking Denver Broncos offense, starting with a safety on the very first play. The internet immediately reacted with memes poking fun at Peyton Manning's shell-shocked expression and the sheer dominance of Seattle's defense. Today, the meme is used to represent any situation where a hyped-up competitor gets completely overwhelmed, serving as the ultimate visual shorthand for a one-sided blowout in sports, business, or life.