Released in 2005, 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' directed by Judd Apatow features a standout comedic exchange between Andy Stitzer (played by Steve Carell) and his coworker Jay (played by Romany Malco). In this specific scene, Jay delivers a blunt, profanity-laced lecture on dating, famously telling Andy, 'You're putting pussy on a pedestal.' Jay's animated delivery and Andy's bewildered reaction create a perfect dynamic of unsolicited, aggressive life coaching. This clip has become a staple in meme culture for calling out 'simping' or any situation where someone is over-idealizing a romantic interest or a specific object. It is frequently used to mock friends who are acting desperate or overvaluing something that doesn't deserve such high status. Common caption ideas include: 'Me when my friend starts planning a wedding after one date,' 'Stop treating that entry-level job like a career,' and 'Me talking to myself after checking her Instagram for the 10th time today.'