TR-8R, also known as FN-2199 or 'Nines,' became an overnight internet sensation following the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. During the battle at Maz Kanata's castle, this First Order Stormtrooper famously drops his shield, spins his Z6 riot control baton, and yells 'Traitor!' at the protagonist Finn. Fans immediately gravitated toward his unexpected combat skills and passionate sense of duty, quickly dubbing him TR-8R as a phonetic play on the word 'traitor.' The meme is primarily used to humorously call out perceived betrayals, shifts in loyalty, or any situation where someone turns their back on a group, brand, or ideology.