The phrase comes from Like a Boss, a 2009 Saturday Night Live digital short by The Lonely Island starring Andy Samberg. The sketch turned an exaggerated list of workplace actions into a boastful chorus, and the song later appeared on the album Incredibad. Clips and the catchphrase spread quickly on YouTube and forums, becoming shorthand for doing anything with exaggerated confidence. Short soundboard versions isolate the hook so creators can reuse it instantly, and the line remains popular because it works as both praise and ironic commentary.