The 'I Believe You Have My Stapler' meme originates from the 1999 cult classic film 'Office Space,' featuring the soft-spoken and perpetually mistreated character Milton Waddams. The meme captures the moment Milton confronts his boss about his missing red Swingline stapler, a small possession that represents his last shred of dignity in a soul-crushing corporate environment. Since the film's release, Milton has become the patron saint of disgruntled employees everywhere. Interestingly, the red Swingline stapler used in the film was actually a prop painted by the production crew, but it became so iconic that the company eventually began producing them in that specific color due to overwhelming fan demand.