The line comes from Party Down, the American television comedy that premiered on Starz in 2009 and followed a Los Angeles catering crew made up of aspiring actors and writers. 'Are we having fun yet' became the show's ironic refrain, repeated at events where the guests and staff were clearly miserable. Clips and quotes circulated online long after the original run, and a 2023 revival renewed interest. It survives as shorthand for forced fun, shared whenever real life imitates those catered parties.