This iconic moment comes from the NBC mockumentary sitcom Parks and Recreation, specifically the season four episode 'The Whale' which aired in 2012. In the scene, the stoic Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) provides a hilarious subversion of the ancient 'Give a man a fish' proverb while speaking to Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe). Ron argues that you shouldn't teach a man to fish because 'he's a grown man and fishing's not that hard,' emphasizing his libertarian ideals and preference for self-reliance. In internet culture, this clip has become the definitive template for expressing a refusal to help someone with a task they should be able to figure out themselves. It is frequently used in work contexts, IT troubleshooting scenarios, or when dealing with incompetent peers. Common caption ideas include: 'When the intern asks how to use the printer for the fifth time today,' 'IT support when you ask how to reset your password,' and 'Me watching my roommate try to boil water.'