The 'Could You Play That Song Again?' meme originates from the classic SpongeBob SquarePants episode titled 'Krab Borg,' where Mr. Krabs becomes paranoid that his employees are robots. In a standout moment, he calls a radio station to request a song he can only describe through rhythmic beeps: 'beep boo boo bop.' The template features Mr. Krabs holding a phone with a stressed, wide-eyed expression, perfectly capturing the relatable struggle of trying to identify a song with no known lyrics. It is widely used online to mock obscure music tastes, highlight catchy instrumental loops, or describe the feeling of hearing a specific melody stuck in your head.