Mike Tyson's cameo in The Hangover, released in 2009, turned the former heavyweight champion into an unlikely comedy figure, and short clips from his scenes have circulated for years on soundboards and in meme edits. The appeal endures because Tyson is instantly recognisable, even in a few seconds, and the contrast between his boxing reputation and the film's chaotic comedy gives editors a quick, reliable punchline for surprise and party-themed videos.