The iconic 'You talkin' to me?' scene originates from the 1976 psychological thriller 'Taxi Driver,' directed by Martin Scorsese. In this legendary moment, Robert De Niro portrays the protagonist Travis Bickle, a lonely and mentally unstable veteran working as a night-shift cab driver. The scene was famously improvised by De Niro, who stands alone in front of a mirror practicing his quick-draw and engaging in a hypothetical confrontation with an imaginary antagonist. Culturally, this clip has evolved into a universal shorthand for bravado, social isolation, and the internal monologues we all have when preparing for a conflict. In the meme world, it is frequently used to represent the feeling of being singled out, talking to oneself in the mirror, or reacting to a minor slight with exaggerated toughness. Whether you are practicing a speech in the shower or being surprised that a stranger is actually addressing you, Travis Bickle's intense stare fits the bill. Example captions include: 'Me practicing the argument I had in my head 3 hours ago,' 'When you're wearing headphones and think you heard someone say your name,' and 'Talking to my reflection after a 12-hour shift.'