Super Mario Bros. Z (SMBZ) is a seminal fan-made Flash animation series created by Mark Haynes, known online as Alvin-Earthworm, which first debuted on Newgrounds in 2006. Combining characters from the Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog universes with the high-stakes, cinematic combat style of Dragon Ball Z, the series became a cult classic for its fluid sprite work and intense storytelling. The meme usage surrounding SMBZ typically focuses on the overwhelming power of the antagonist, Turbo Mecha Sonic, or the nostalgic hype of the 2000s internet era. It serves as a tribute to the golden age of Flash animation, often used to depict situations where a protagonist is hopelessly outclassed or when a battle reaches an absurd level of intensity.