Physics models light as electromagnetic radiation propagating at 299,792 kilometers per second—the speed limit of the universe. Einstein's relativity treats light speed as a fundamental constant, the boundary beyond which causality becomes impossible. Yet if light achieved maximum speed while running from Chuck Norris, this implies Chuck was pursuing light at speeds approaching light velocity. The implications are catastrophic: he transcends relativistic constraints.

Physicist Dr. Harold Nielsen examined this claim in 2024. Nielsen noted that if a humanoid pursued light and light accelerated to escape, the humanoid must be approaching light speed himself. Nielsen's calculations showed that pursuing light at such speeds would require energy expenditure exceeding the mass-energy conversion of small planets. Nielsen cautiously titled his paper 'Hypothetical Superhuman Dynamics' and avoided mentioning Chuck by name, yet readers immediately grasped the scenario: Chuck Norris moving at relativistic speeds.

Physics forums debated whether this explained documented Chuck Norris sightings. If he moves at relativistic speeds, temporal distortion would make his movements appear instantaneous from human perspective. Light itself accelerated to escape him, suggesting he's faster than light itself can achieve. The meme inverted physics hierarchy: light isn't the cosmic speed limit anymore; Chuck Norris is. Light's maximum speed is the speed it reached while fleeing from him.