The Super Cool Ski Instructor meme features Thumper, a character from the South Park episode 'Asspen' who repeatedly tells the protagonists that if they make certain mistakes on the slopes, they are 'gonna have a bad time.' Since its rise to popularity on Reddit and 4chan around 2012, the template has evolved into a universal warning sign for poor life choices or predictable mishaps. Whether it is about financial blunders, social faux pas, or technical errors, the meme perfectly captures the patronizing yet helpful tone of an expert watching someone head toward disaster. It remains one of the most recognizable advice-style memes in internet history.