The 'Tornado Selfie' meme, also known as 'Here It Comes', features a still from a viral video showing a man taking a selfie with a rapidly approaching tornado in the background. The setting appears to be the Australian outback. This image captures a moment of calm audacity against a backdrop of impending natural disaster, making it a popular template for various edits and humorous image macros.
The 'Tornado Selfie' originated from a viral marketing video produced by The Woolshed Company, which is now known as RIOT Content. The video was made to promote the 2014 Australian film 'Into the Storm'. It was shared by YouTuber Terry Tufferson on August 19, 2014, with the title 'Crazy Guy Runs Into Outback Tornado To Take Selfie.' The video effectively gained significant attention and can be viewed on YouTube.[1]
Origin: 2014