The 'Candyman Don't Say His Name' meme originates from the 2021 supernatural slasher film 'Candyman,' a spiritual sequel to the 1992 original. In this specific scene, William Burke (played by Colman Domingo) provides a grave warning to Anthony McCoy (played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) about the urban legend of the hook-handed killer. Burke explains the ritual of saying the name five times in the mirror, emphasizing the absolute danger of summoning the vengeful spirit. The tension in Domingo's performance and the heavy atmosphere make the warning feel incredibly high-stakes. In meme culture, this clip is used as a 'final warning' for people about to make a disastrous mistake or bring up a forbidden topic. It perfectly represents the feeling of trying to stop a friend from doing something predictably stupid or triggering a negative reaction from someone. It is a staple for situational humor involving bad life choices or social taboos. Example captions include: 'Me when my friend starts typing a 3 AM paragraph to their ex' or 'When someone mentions politics at the Thanksgiving dinner table.'