Joseph Edgar Foreman, professionally known as Afroman, released the music video for his breakout hit 'Because I Got High' in 2000. The scene features Afroman delivering his signature laid-back performance, detailing a laundry list of responsibilities—from cleaning his room to attending court—that he ultimately neglected. While the full video features cameos from Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith as Jay and Silent Bob, the solo clips of Afroman have become the internet's shorthand for unintended consequences and easy distraction. As a meme, this clip is the gold standard for representing procrastination, forgetfulness, or the humorous justification for why a task didn't get completed. It resonates with audiences who find themselves choosing leisure or losing focus over productive adulting. Example captions include: 'I was gonna start my diet on Monday...', 'Me trying to remember why I walked into this room...', and 'I was gonna finish this project by 5 PM...'