The 'I Am Once Again Asking for Your Financial Support' meme originated from a December 2019 campaign video released by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. In the clip, Sanders stands in a heavy winter parka and addresses the camera to solicit small-dollar donations for his presidential primary run. The internet quickly repurposed the earnest and slightly weary tone of his request into a universal symbol for any situation requiring a plea for resources. It became an immediate viral sensation in early 2020, used by everyone from students asking for grade bumps to gamers requesting heals, solidifying its place as one of the most versatile political templates in meme history.