The 'Damn Daniel' meme originated from a viral montage of Snapchat videos posted by Josh Holz in February 2016, featuring his friend Daniel Lara. In the clips, Josh repeatedly compliments Daniel’s stylish outfits, most notably his white Vans sneakers, using a distinct, enthusiastic voice and the catchphrase 'Damn, Daniel!' The video became a massive cultural phenomenon, leading to appearances on national talk shows and a surge in sales for Vans shoes. Today, the meme is used to hype up friends’ fashion choices or to jokingly comment on someone repeating a specific action or wearing a signature item of clothing.