The 'Shut up about the sun' meme originated from a scene in the American sitcom The Office, specifically the Season 7 finale, 'Search Committee.' In the scene, Gabe Lewis, played by Zach Woods, becomes increasingly frustrated and finally shouts at Erin Hannon after she mentions Andy’s knowledge of the sun during a conversation. The clip became a viral sensation due to Gabe’s high-pitched, desperate delivery and the sheer absurdity of his outburst. Online, the template is used to aggressively silence someone who is rambling, over-explaining a simple concept, or bringing up a topic that the user is completely tired of hearing about.