The 'WikiHow Defending Against a Knife Attack' meme stems from the often surreal and unintentionally hilarious illustrations found on the WikiHow website. Specifically, it features a diagram showing a person calmly attempting to disarm an assailant using techniques that appear both overly complex and dangerously optimistic. The meme gained traction as a metaphor for people applying flimsy or ineffective solutions to overwhelming real-life problems. Its signature clinical art style provides the perfect backdrop for ironic commentary on how we handle stress, responsibilities, or social awkwardness with misplaced confidence.