The 'I Like 'Em Younger. As Young as Possible' meme originates from the hit NBC sitcom The Office, spoken by Michael Scott in the season four episode 'Local Ad.' During an interview segment, Michael makes the comment while discussing his preference for fresh-faced employees, though the quote's phrasing is characteristically inappropriate out of context. The meme template gained popularity as a way to mock Michael’s legendary lack of social awareness. In the wider internet landscape, it is frequently used in a 'bait-and-switch' format to describe preferences for things that are better when brand new, such as technology, video game patches, or fresh food, highlighting the humor in Michael’s unintended double entendres.