This meme features Sebastian Wilder, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, in the 2016 musical drama 'La La Land'. In the original scene, Sebastian is playing a melancholic jazz melody on a piano in a dimly lit restaurant. However, in this specific 'without the piano' edit—often associated with the 'Gif With Sound 2' trend—the piano has been digitally removed, making Gosling’s intense hand movements and soulful facial expressions look absurdly passionate as he strikes the air. This template has become a staple for 'he's cooking' memes, representing situations where someone is doing something with extreme dedication or explaining an incredibly complex topic to an confused audience. It perfectly captures the vibe of being 'lost in the sauce' or being deeply focused on a task that others might find invisible or nonsensical. Example captions include: 'Me explaining the entire FNAF lore to my date,' 'When the beat is so good you start playing the air piano,' and 'Me typing out a 10-paragraph argument on Reddit at 3 AM.'