The 'Y.M.C.A.' music video, released in 1978, features the legendary disco group Village People performing their signature arm-spelling dance. The group consists of iconic archetypes played by Victor Willis (Cop), Felipe Rose (Native American), David Hodo (Construction Worker), Alex Briley (G.I.), Glenn Hughes (Biker), and Randy Jones (Cowboy). In the clip, the members perform the synchronized movements that have since become a staple at every wedding and sporting event worldwide. As a meme, this clip is the ultimate expression of group synergy, sudden bursts of collective joy, or 'me and the boys' energy. It is frequently used to represent a group of diverse friends coming together for a common, often silly, goal or celebrating a shared victory. Relatable scenarios include successfully planning a night out or the feeling of a Friday afternoon at the office. Example captions include: 'Me and the boys when the group chat finally agrees on a restaurant,' 'When the paycheck hits at the same time as the weekend,' and 'The different personalities in the friend group when a banger comes on.'