The 'Emotional Damage' meme features YouTuber and comedian Steven He portraying an exaggerated 'Asian Dad' character who reacts to a devastating insult or failure by shouting the catchphrase while throwing a slipper. The phrase first gained viral momentum on TikTok and YouTube in late 2021, quickly becoming the universal shorthand for a 'sick burn' or a moment of profound psychological defeat. It is typically used in reaction videos or as a punchline following a clip where someone gets rejected, insulted, or publicly humiliated, perfectly encapsulating the hilariously dramatic pain of being roasted to the core.