This iconic clip originates from the 2013 DC blockbuster Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder. The scene features Harry Lennix as General Calvin Swanwick speaking to a room of military personnel and scientists after a high-tension encounter with Superman, played by Henry Cavill. With a stoic and professional demeanor, Swanwick delivers the calm but firm line, 'I’m going to have to ask you to leave,' to clear the room for a private conversation. In meme culture, this video has become the gold standard for polite yet non-negotiable dismissal. It is frequently used to represent situations where someone has said something so controversial, awkward, or objectively wrong that their presence can no longer be tolerated. It captures the emotion of 'enough is enough' while maintaining a sense of authoritative calm. Relatable scenarios for this meme include kicking a friend out of a group chat for a bad take or reacting to an unwanted guest overstaying their welcome. Example caption ideas: 'When your friend says they skip the intro on every show,' 'Me after someone tells me they don’t like dogs,' and 'When the waiter brings the check and you’re broke.'