The 'I Don't Need It' meme is taken from the Season 1 episode of Spongebob Squarepants titled 'Tea at the Treedome.' In this iconic scene, Spongebob visits Sandy Cheeks' air-filled home and suffers from extreme dehydration. Despite his physical body shriveling up, he tries to maintain his composure by staring at a glass of water and repeatedly whispering 'I don't need it.' The meme became a viral sensation as a way to describe the internal battle people face when trying to avoid a purchase, a snack, or any other irresistible urge, usually ending with the inevitable 'I need it!' outburst.