AboutWhat does the meme depict?

"Look At Me. I'm The Captain Now." stems from the 2013 film Captain Phillips, based on a real-life pirate takeover of an American cargo ship by Somali pirates. In this pivotal scene, one of the pirates, after seizing control of the ship, confronts the ship's original captain and assertively declares himself in charge using the phrase, 'Look at me. I'm the captain now.' This meme is typically used online to illustrate scenarios where there is a shift in control or authority, emphasizing the new leader's dominance or unexpected takeover.

OriginWho did it first?

The phrase 'Look At Me. I'm The Captain Now.' originates from the film Captain Phillips, which portrays the true story of Somali pirates commandeering the MV Maersk Alabama, marking the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in over two centuries. Barkhad Abdi plays the role of Abduwali Muse, the leader of the pirates, who usurps command from the ship's captain, played by Tom Hanks. This line is delivered during a tense scene where Muse establishes his new authority over the crew. The film is notable for its critical acclaim, securing six Academy Award nominations, and was a commercial success as detailed on its Wikipedia page.^[1]

Origin: 2013