The Technoviking meme originated from a video filmed by artist Matthias Fritsch at the 2000 Fuckparade in Berlin, capturing an imposing, shirtless man intervening in a street altercation before launching into an intensely rhythmic dance. While the video surfaced in 2001, it achieved global viral status in 2007, captivating audiences with the man's stoic charisma and raw energy. The meme typically represents themes of authority, raw power, or unstoppable momentum, often used to assert dominance in a humorous or rhythmic context. Despite legal battles regarding personality rights that led to the original video's removal, Technoviking remains an indestructible icon of early internet culture.