"Don't tase me, bro!" became a viral phrase following a 2007 incident at a University of Florida forum with Senator John Kerry, where a student uttered the phrase while being subdued by police with a taser. The incident was captured on video, rapidly spreading online and turning into a meme. The phrase symbolized humorous resistance and sparked discussions on free speech and police practices. It permeated pop culture, illustrating the evolving dynamic of meme culture and media influence in societal discourse.