The 'They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard' meme originates from a line spoken by Legolas in the 2002 film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'. While the line was originally a dramatic moment of realization during the search for Merry and Pippin, it achieved legendary internet status in 2005 thanks to a techno-remix video by musician Erwin Beekveld. The catchy, repetitive video became one of the earliest viral sensations on the web, cementing the phrase in pop culture history. Today, the meme is used to express urgency, mock dramatic revelations, or simply celebrate the nostalgic absurdity of early internet humor.