The Swatting (or Swatted) meme refers to the dangerous and illegal internet prank where a caller reports a fake emergency to lure a SWAT team to a specific location, often a live streamer's house. In meme culture, the 'Swatted' template is used more lightheartedly to represent a sudden, overwhelming, or aggressive intervention in a mundane situation. Whether it's the FBI breaking through a ceiling or a group of tactical officers rushing a room, the meme captures the shock of an unexpected 'raid' by authority figures. It is frequently applied to gaming scenarios, strict moderation, or moments when someone is 'caught' doing something harmless.