Damn Daniel began in February 2016 when Josh Holz filmed his friend Daniel Lara at school in California, repeatedly praising his white Vans with the catchphrase Damn, Daniel, back at it again with the white Vans. The short videos spread rapidly on Twitter and Vine, turning Daniel into a viral star and the phrase into a lasting meme. This ararar version circulates as a short soundboard clip, keeping the joke alive for edits that play on fashion, confidence and friendly teasing.