The Ricky Bobby Praying meme stems from the 2006 comedy film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. During a chaotic family dinner, the main character, played by Will Ferrell, insists on addressing his prayer specifically to the 'Baby Jesus.' The scene became legendary for its absurdity as the characters argue over which version of Jesus is the most appropriate to pray to. In internet culture, the meme is typically used to express very specific, humorous, or outlandish requests, or to mock someone being overly particular about their desires. It remains a staple of movie-based reaction memes due to its relatable satire of modern traditions.