Released in 1989, the music video for 'Just a Friend' by hip-hop icon Biz Markie (Marcel Theo Hall) became an enduring piece of pop culture history. In this specific clip, Biz Markie is seen wearing a powdered Mozart-style wig while aggressively playing the piano and singing the infamously off-key chorus. The scene captures the raw, relatable desperation of the lyrics where he laments being told that a romantic rival is 'just a friend.' In the meme world, this clip serves as the ultimate shorthand for the 'friend zone' and romantic betrayal. It is used to represent situations where someone is being lied to about a relationship or when someone is expressing loud, unpolished emotions. Common caption ideas include: 'When you check her phone and see a contact named DO NOT ANSWER,' and 'Me and the boys at 2 AM after the breakup hit different.'