Tropic Thunder is a 2008 satirical action comedy directed by Ben Stiller, with Tom Cruise in an unrecognisable supporting role as volatile studio executive Les Grossman. The character became the film's breakout surprise, and his profane rants were widely quoted and clipped online after release. This line spread through quote pages, forums and soundboards as a go to insult reaction, long after the movie left cinemas. Its lasting appeal comes from the contrast between a major movie star and the character's ridiculous, dance loving, foul mouthed persona.