Released in the 2011 comedy hit 'Horrible Bosses', this scene features the cold-blooded corporate psychopath Dave Harken (played by Kevin Spacey) and his long-suffering employee Nick Hendricks (played by Jason Bateman). The scene depicts Harken explaining his ruthless philosophy of 'trimming the fat' by firing employees to maximize profit, delivered with a chilling lack of empathy. This specific clip captures the peak of toxic workplace culture and the absurdity of corporate jargon used to justify layoffs. In meme culture, this template is the go-to choice for representing heartless decision-making, whether in a professional setting or personal life. It is commonly used to satirize corporate greed, 'grindset' culture, or the act of cutting out anything—from friends to hobbies—with clinical detachment. Popular caption ideas include: 'Management after a record-breaking quarter,' 'Me cutting out my last bit of social battery to go home,' and 'Trimming my friend group after one minor inconvenience.'