The 'I Can't Go to Yemen' meme originates from a scene in the first season of the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan, featuring John Krasinski as the titular character and Wendell Pierce as James Greer. In the scene, Greer informs Ryan that he needs to go to Yemen for field work, to which Ryan frantically replies, 'I can't go to Yemen! I'm an analyst!' The meme gained traction on social media as a humorous way to depict someone being forced out of their comfort zone or assigned a high-stakes task that they feel unqualified for. It is widely used to joke about workplace responsibilities, social obligations, or any situation where a person would rather stay behind their desk than face the 'real world' or any sudden, stressful change in plans.