The Irate Gamer, featuring Chris Bores, emerged in the mid-2000s as a prominent figure in the 'angry reviewer' subculture of YouTube. Often locked in a long-standing rivalry with the Angry Video Game Nerd, the series became known for its over-the-top special effects, sketch comedy elements, and Bores' intense reactions to frustrating retro titles. The meme typically uses stills of Chris looking bewildered or furious at his television screen, symbolizing the universal frustration of playing a poorly designed or overly difficult classic game. It is frequently used to criticize bad media, express disbelief at outdated technology, or simply to poke fun at the golden age of YouTube gaming personalities.