The 'Mr Steal Your Girl' meme template originates from the cultural peak of Trey Songz’s 2014 hit song of the same name, which celebrated the 'smooth operator' persona. In video meme culture, this template often utilizes a scene from the 2014 action-comedy 'Ride Along,' featuring Kevin Hart as Ben Barber. In the scene, Ben attempts to exude extreme confidence and suave energy, mimicking a 'Mr. Steal Your Girl' vibe to impress his peers, despite his naturally frantic personality. This specific clip is universally recognized as the ultimate representation of 'Main Character Energy' and unearned confidence. It is commonly used to represent situations where a person feels incredibly attractive, successful, or smooth, even if the feeling is entirely in their head. The clip perfectly captures emotions of smugness, swagger, and the thrill of a minor social victory. Example captions: 'Me walking into the kitchen for the 4th time today to see what changed in the fridge,' 'When you get a fresh haircut and think you're the main character,' and 'POV: You just told a joke and the whole group actually laughed.'