VanPersieing is a photo fad that emerged after Dutch footballer Robin van Persie scored a spectacular diving header goal against Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The image of Van Persie suspended mid-air, perfectly horizontal, instantly became a viral sensation. Fans and internet users began photoshopping him into various scenarios—like flying through space or jumping into a swimming pool—and even recreated the pose in real life under the hashtag #VanPersieing. The meme represents ultimate grace, commitment, or simply the act of throwing oneself head-first into a situation with maximum effort.