The line comes from the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids, spoken by Kristen Wiig as Annie Walker, a character whose life and finances are falling apart throughout the film. Clipped from the film, the audio spread on soundboards and social media as a shorthand reaction for being broke. Its exaggerated delivery made it reusable far beyond the original scene, often paired in edits with the opposite energy of Here Comes The Money for wealthy reveals. It remains popular because almost everyone recognises the embarrassment of wanting something they cannot afford.