A term popularized (although not coined, as many think) after being used by
President Barack Obama in his 2011 State of the Union Address. It refers to a moment of challenge when a
country (or person) realizes they must
work harder to surpass their competitor. Caught on like wildfire that same night as Twitter users & others found the phrase catalyzed adolescent-like paroxysms of merriment for no absolutely discernible reason other than joyful immaturity.