The 'Seinfeld Eclaire' meme originates from the 1994 episode 'The Gymnast' of the legendary sitcom Seinfeld. In this iconic scene, George Costanza, played by Jason Alexander, is caught in a compromising social situation at a party hosted by his girlfriend's mother, Mrs. Enright. George spots a chocolate éclair resting atop a doily inside a trash can and, believing it to be 'hovering' and untouched by actual refuse, decides to take a bite. Just as he indulges, he is spotted by his horrified future mother-in-law, leading to a hilarious and awkward confrontation about his social standards. This clip is a staple in meme culture for representing moments of low self-esteem, 'down bad' behavior, or whenever someone is caught doing something gross but tries to justify it logically. It perfectly captures the feeling of being caught in the act while trying to maintain a shred of dignity. Example caption ideas include: 'Me eating the fries my friend left on their plate,' 'When you think nobody is watching you finish the leftovers,' or 'Trying to explain the five-second rule to your date.'