The 'I Need An Adult' meme famously originated from the Dragon Ball Z Abridged web series by TeamFourStar, specifically in a scene where Goku reacts to the villainous Frieza. It quickly became a viral sensation as a way to express genuine discomfort or the feeling of being completely out of one's depth in an adult situation. Often used alongside the punchline 'I am an adult,' the template perfectly captures the irony of growing up only to realize you still feel like a child when faced with chaos or weirdness. It is widely used across social media to react to awkward conversations, overwhelming responsibilities, or strange internet subcultures.