The 'What Is You Talmbout? What I Do?' meme stems from a viral video featuring a young child reacting with hilarious defensiveness and a high-pitched voice when questioned about a potential misdeed. The phrase quickly became internet shorthand for feigning innocence or acting completely oblivious when caught red-handed. It gained massive traction on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, where users pair the audio or image with relatable scenarios like spending too much money, eating someone else's food, or ignoring a text message. The meme's popularity lies in its perfect depiction of the 'defensive innocence' we all occasionally project.