The 'Tommy Needy Drinky' meme features the character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, from the Starz series Power Book IV: Force. The phrase has become a viral sensation, capturing a moment of intense stress where even the toughest characters need a moment of reprieve. It transitioned from a specific television scene to a universal internet shorthand for being completely overwhelmed by daily life, corporate culture, or social interactions. Users typically employ this template to signal that they have reached their mental limit and require a beverage to cope with the absurdity of their current situation. Its popularity lies in the humorous juxtaposition of Tommy’s hardened criminal persona with the vulnerable, almost childlike phrasing of needing a drink.