The term "Flying Dildo Balloon" likely stems from satirical content or low-brow pranks that surfaced during the 2023 incident or other similar events:
In early 2023, a high-altitude balloon from China crossed North American airspace, including sensitive military sites in Montana. America War Over Flying Dildo Balloon mp4
: Richard and Mayumi Heene claimed their 6-year-old son, Falcon, was trapped inside a flying saucer-shaped helium balloon. The term "Flying Dildo Balloon" likely stems from
: The event sparked a significant diplomatic rift, with U.S. officials calling it a "clear violation" of sovereignty and China claiming it was a stray weather device. America War Over Flying Dildo Balloon mp4
: On February 4, 2023, a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor shot the balloon down over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina.