The 'I'm Getting Too Old For This Shit' meme originates from the 1987 action film Lethal Weapon, where Detective Roger Murtaugh, played by Danny Glover, repeatedly utters the phrase to express his weariness with the dangerous antics of his partner. Over time, the quote transcended the film to become a universal shorthand for feelings of burnout, generational gaps, and general annoyance with modern complexities. It is widely used in internet culture to react to confusing new trends, social media updates, or any situation that makes the user feel their age. The template typically features Murtaugh looking stressed or world-weary, serving as the ultimate reaction image for anyone who has simply had enough.