This iconic scene comes from Quentin Tarantino's 1992 directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs. It features Steve Buscemi as Mr. Pink, alongside Harvey Keitel as Mr. White, Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde, and Lawrence Tierney as Joe Cabot. During their breakfast at a diner, Mr. Pink famously declares, 'I don't tip,' sparking an intense and hilarious philosophical debate about the merits of the service industry. The clip captures his stubborn refusal to follow social conventions, much to the annoyance of his criminal peers. In the meme world, this clip is the gold standard for expressing contrarianism or a refusal to participate in 'mandatory' social norms. It is most commonly used to mock modern tipping culture, especially in situations where a digital screen asks for a gratuity for a minimal service. It also represents being unapologetically cheap or holding a firm boundary against peer pressure. Example captions include: 'When the self-checkout kiosk asks for a 20% tip,' 'Me explaining why I'm not donating $1 to charity at the grocery store,' and 'When your friends want to split the bill evenly but you only had a side salad.'