The 'Could You Not For 5 Minutes' meme originated from the 2004 DreamWorks animated film Shrek 2. During the carriage ride to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, Shrek becomes increasingly agitated by Donkey and Fiona's repetitive sounds and bickering. Finally reaching his breaking point, he leans back and screams the iconic line. The meme is widely used to express intense frustration or a desire for a brief moment of peace when faced with repetitive or annoying situations. It first gained significant traction on Tumblr and Reddit around 2014 and remains a staple for internet users venting about daily inconveniences.