The "Rocky Running From Crowd" meme pulls from the iconic montage in "Rocky II" where Sylvester Stallone's character, Rocky Balboa, is seen training with increasing fervor. As he runs through the streets of Philadelphia, he gathers a following of cheering fans, transforming his solitary jog into a triumphant parade. The scene embodies the spirit of overcoming adversity and building momentum, which is humorously subverted in the meme world to depict situations where one might need to hightail it out of an awkward or controversial situation. The use of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson adds an ironic twist, emphasizing the need to escape.