The Waffle House Wendy meme, also known as the Waffle House Chair Catch, originated from a viral video of a chaotic brawl at a Waffle House in Austin, Texas, in late 2022. The standout moment features an employee, Halie Booth, casually catching a chair thrown at her head with one hand before discarding it effortlessly. The internet immediately hailed her as a 'main character' or real-life superhero, symbolizing peak focus and being unfazed by external chaos. It is widely used to illustrate someone handling intense pressure or unexpected 'drama' with ease, turning a moment of violence into a display of absolute dominance and skill.