The "Over 9000 Vegeta" meme originates from an iconic scene in the anime Dragon Ball Z, where the character Vegeta, a Saiyan prince, is astounded by the power level of his rival Goku. The moment occurs during the "Saiyan Saga," when Vegeta's scouter, a device used to measure power levels, indicates that Goku's power is "over 9000," leading Vegeta to crush the device in disbelief and rage. This scene, voiced by Brian Drummond in the English dub, became famous for its exaggerated display of surprise and intensity, and was quickly adopted by internet culture as a symbol of anything that wildly exceeds expectations.