The 'Whew Chile, The Ghetto' meme originates from a Season 10 episode of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' (RHOA), where cast member NeNe Leakes visits Kenya Moore's apartment. Upon seeing the living conditions and the state of the building, NeNe utters the iconic line with her signature blend of shade and disbelief. The clip instantly went viral on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok, becoming a staple reaction for anything perceived as chaotic, low-budget, or messy. It is widely used in internet culture to humorously judge a situation that falls far short of one's expectations, cementing NeNe Leakes' status as a permanent fixture in the meme hall of fame.