Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is a surrealist animated sitcom that aired on Adult Swim starting in 2000. In this iconic scene, the eccentric and often incompetent law firm head Phil Ken Sebben, voiced by Stephen Colbert, delivers a hilariously blunt line to the titular Harvey Birdman, voiced by Gary Cole. Phil abruptly informs Harvey, 'While you were sleeping, we were interviewing your replacement,' perfectly capturing the chaotic and cutthroat energy of the Sebben & Sebben law office. The clip has become a staple in internet culture for satirizing the ruthless nature of modern corporate environments and the constant anxiety of job insecurity. Memers use this template to joke about micromanaging bosses, the 'hustle culture' mentality, or the feeling of being instantly discarded by a company for taking a break. It represents feelings of workplace dread, corporate absurdity, and the humor found in toxic professional dynamics. Example captions include: 'Me coming back from a 20-minute lunch break,' 'The company the second I mention my burnout,' and 'When you miss one Slack notification while in the bathroom.'