This historic footage captures John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, delivering his inaugural address on January 20, 1961. Standing before the U.S. Capitol, Kennedy speaks with a powerful cadence, delivering one of the most famous lines in American political history: 'And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.' This moment is widely cited as the defining call to action for the 20th century. In contemporary meme culture, this clip is used to satirize high-stakes rhetoric by applying it to trivial or hilariously mundane situations. It represents a sense of duty, grandiosity, and the burden of responsibility. Creators often use it to joke about demanding family members, lazy pets, or the perceived 'sacrifices' one makes for a hobby or fandom. Example captions include: 'Me explaining to my cat why he needs to help with the bills' and 'When the group project leader starts talking about teamwork.'