The 'Was That the Bite of '87?!' meme features a clip of popular YouTuber Markiplier reacting to a shocking cutscene in 'Five Nights at Freddy’s 4.' Despite the game's actual lore depicting the 'Bite of '83,' Markiplier's high-energy confusion and immediate jump to conclusions became an instant internet sensation. The meme is primarily used to highlight moments of extreme, often misplaced, shock or when someone makes a dramatic realization that is technically incorrect. Since its debut in 2015, the soundbite and Markiplier's facial expression have become cornerstone artifacts of the FNaF fandom, symbolizing the over-the-top theory-crafting and nostalgic horror culture of the mid-2010s.