Dragon Ball Z Abridged, the legendary parody web series by TeamFourStar that first premiered in 2008, is the source of this iconic comedic moment. During the climactic Cell Games finale, characters like Krillin (voiced by Lanipator) and Tien (voiced by Takahata101) attempt to intervene in the massive energy struggle between Gohan and Cell. In a moment of hilarious self-awareness, Krillin shouts 'We're not helping!' as their Ki blasts are effortlessly deflected, highlighting the massive power gap. This clip has become a staple in internet culture for representing well-intentioned but ultimately useless or counterproductive efforts. It is commonly used to describe situations involving workplace incompetence, failed group projects, or trying to assist in a situation where you lack the necessary skills. Relatable scenarios often include younger siblings 'helping' with chores or low-level players joining a high-level boss fight. Example captions include: 'Me and the boys joining the senior dev's meeting,' 'When the interns try to fix a server crash,' and 'My cat helping me fold laundry.'