The 'You Gonna Eat Yo Cornbread' meme originates from the 1999 comedy-drama film Life. In this legendary cafeteria scene, the intimidating Goldmouth (played by Michael Taliferro) approaches Rayford Gibson (Eddie Murphy) and Claude Banks (Martin Lawrence) to challenge them for their food. His slow, deep delivery of the question 'You gonna eat yo cornbread?' serves as a classic prison power play that leaves the protagonists visibly shaken. The scene highlights the hilarious yet tense dynamic between the newcomers and the seasoned inmates who know how the system works. Today, this clip is the gold standard for representing audacity and 'vulture-like' behavior in everyday life. It is commonly used when someone is waiting for you to fail, finish a meal, or vacate a position so they can swoop in and take it for themselves. It perfectly captures feelings of intimidation and the social awkwardness of someone eyeing your possessions. Example captions include: 'When your sibling sees you getting full at dinner,' 'My cat the second I open a can of tuna,' and 'The new hire watching me pack up my desk on my last day.'