The 'Damn Daniel' meme originated from a viral Twitter video posted in February 2016, which was a compilation of Snapchat clips filmed by Joshua Holz. The video features Joshua's friend, Daniel Lara, walking around their high school campus while Joshua provides high-pitched, enthusiastic narration. The most famous lines include 'Damn, Daniel!' and 'Back at it again with the white Vans!', referring to Daniel's signature footwear. This clip became a global sensation almost overnight, turning the two teenagers into internet celebrities and eventually landing them a guest spot on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' The video captures a wholesome yet hilariously repetitive interaction between friends that resonated with millions of viewers during the peak era of short-form video content. In meme culture, this clip is the gold standard for 'hype-man' energy. It is commonly used to represent situations where someone is being overly supportive of a friend, or to poke fun at someone who wears the same iconic outfit every day. Example captions include: 'Me when my friend wears something other than a hoodie,' 'When you finally get that one person to change their shoes,' and 'Hyping up the homies even when the fit is mid.'