The iconic clip comes from the 1995 cult classic comedy 'Friday'. In this high-tension yet hilarious scene, Smokey (played by Chris Tucker) is confronted by the neighborhood bully Deebo (Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.) regarding his missing money and general antics. Panicked and cornered, Smokey frantically yells, 'I was just bullshitting! And you know this, man!' trying to convince the intimidating Deebo that his previous tough talk was all a joke. This meme has become a staple of internet culture, used to represent ultimate backpedaling or the feeling of getting caught in a lie. It perfectly captures situations where someone realizes they’ve overstepped and needs to de-escalate immediately through desperate denial. Example captions include: 'Me trying to explain my 3 AM texts the next morning' or 'When your boss catches you talking trash but you need that paycheck.'