The Nokia 3310 was released in 2000 and became widely remembered for its sturdy construction and long battery life. Years later, internet jokes exaggerated that reputation, portraying the handset as virtually indestructible and more likely to damage the floor than break itself. Clips labeled as what happens after the phone is dropped or thrown grew from that broader meme tradition rather than one verified movie or television source. The joke remains recognizable because it combines early mobile-phone nostalgia with a simple visual idea: everything suffers except the Nokia.