The 'Elaine Dance' originated from the 1996 Seinfeld episode 'The Little Kicks.' In this iconic scene, Elaine Benes, portrayed by the legendary Julia Louis-Dreyfus, confidently hits the dance floor at a J. Peterman company party, much to the horror of her coworkers. Her style, famously described by George Costanza as a 'full-bodied dry heave set to music,' involves frantic thumb-cocking and spasmodic leg kicks. This clip has become the gold standard for representing misplaced confidence or being blissfully unaware of one's own awkwardness. It is frequently used to mock bad dancing, celebrate small wins in a dorky way, or depict situations where you feel like you're 'killing it' despite evidence to the contrary. Popular caption ideas include 'Me at the wedding after two drinks,' 'When the direct deposit finally hits,' and 'My last two brain cells during an exam.'