The 'Dang It Percy' meme originates from the '2012 Presidential Debate' parody video by the YouTube channel Bad Lip Reading, released during the height of the U.S. election cycle. The clip features Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in a re-imagined, nonsensical argument where Romney, dubbed over, snaps at an unseen assistant. In this specific scene, Romney (as himself) becomes visibly agitated and shouts, 'Dang it Percy, I'm trying to think!' after a brief pause in his 'debate' points. This clip became a viral sensation for its absurd humor and Romney’s strangely polite yet aggressive delivery. It is commonly used as a relatable way to signal frustration when someone interrupts a moment of deep concentration or asks an obvious question while you are busy. It perfectly captures the emotion of being on the verge of a breakthrough only to be sidelined by a minor annoyance. Example caption ideas include: 'Me when the cat starts meowing while I'm doing my taxes,' 'When your friends keep talking while you're trying to listen to the GPS,' and 'Trying to remember why I walked into this room and someone asks me a question.'