The 'Tough Guy Finger Snapping' meme originates from the 1961 film adaptation of the musical West Side Story, specifically featuring the 'Jets' gang. The scene depicts the characters walking down the street in a stylized, rhythmic fashion while snapping their fingers to show unity and bravado. In internet culture, the clip or still image is used to represent a group of people approaching a situation with excessive or ironic confidence. It is a staple of 'Me and the Boys' humor, often used to highlight the dramatic arrival of a friend group for something mundane, like going to see a new movie or engaging in a niche hobby.