The 'Floor Is Lava Challenge' is based on a classic childhood game where players must avoid touching the ground, imagining it to be molten lava. It surged in popularity as a viral internet challenge around 2017, where participants would shout the phrase in public places, forcing others to scramble for high ground. In the meme world, it transitioned into a labeling format where the 'jumper' represents an individual and the 'floor' represents something they are desperately trying to avoid, such as responsibilities, commitment, or social interactions. It remains a versatile template for expressing avoidance in a humorous, high-energy way.