The United Airlines Passenger Removal meme originated from a controversial April 2017 incident on United Express Flight 3411, where passenger Dr. David Dao was forcibly removed from his seat by airport security to accommodate deadheading crew members. The shocking video footage of Dr. Dao being dragged through the aisle became a global news sensation and sparked a massive backlash against the airline. On the internet, the image quickly evolved into a popular object-labeling meme format. Users typically label the security guards as life's inevitable stressors—like taxes, responsibilities, or sudden bad luck—while Dr. Dao represents an individual simply trying to enjoy their day. It serves as a humorous but pointed critique of corporate overreach and the feeling of being mistreated by powerful systems.