The Bagel Effectis a scene from the first Spider-Versemovie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versein which Miles Moralesthrows a bagel at a scientist in the Kingpin's facility who, in the June 2023 sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, becomes the villain The Spot. The bagel hitting the scientist was likened to "The Bagel Effect" in reference to "The Butterfly Effect," as in, fans of the franchise humorously likened the throwing of the bagel to the multiverse's later demise. After the sequel's release in 2023, Bagel Effectmemessurfaced on You Tubeand Tik Tok, among other video platforms, mostly referencing the Goku Prowlermeme format.