"The Goggles Do Nothing!" is an iconic catchphrase uttered by the character Rainier Wolfcastle (playing the superhero Radioactive Man) in the 1995 episode of The Simpsons titled "Radioactive Man." During a botched movie scene, a literal tidal wave of real acid is released onto the actor, leading him to scream the legendary line as his safety equipment fails to protect him. In internet culture, the meme is a go-to reaction for situations where a supposed safeguard, solution, or piece of advice is completely ineffective against a looming disaster. It is frequently used in tech communities to describe buggy software or in gaming when armor provides no defense, perfectly capturing the comedic frustration of being utterly unprepared despite following the rules.