The 'Let Me Drive the Boat' meme originated from a viral video featuring rapper Kodak Black in early 2019. In the clip, a clearly intoxicated Kodak is seen on a moving boat, repeatedly and aggressively demanding to take the wheel with the phrase 'Let me drive the boat.' The humor stems from his misplaced confidence and the sheer absurdity of his request given his visible state. It quickly became internet shorthand for anyone confidently but recklessly attempting to take control of a situation they have no business managing. Today, it is used to describe everything from toxic relationships to chaotic professional projects where someone unqualified insists on leading.