AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'I Am Going To Create An Environment That Is So Toxic' meme features a quote by Sue Sylvester, a character from the musical television show Glee. The meme typically presents a still image of Sue Sylvester in the middle of delivering the memorable line. The template is often altered with text blackouts or modified captions to adapt the quote to different humorous or exaggerated contexts, making it a versatile tool for online expression.

OriginWho did it first?

The line 'I Am Going To Create An Environment That Is So Toxic' originates from the seventh episode titled 'Throwdown' of the television show Glee, which was first broadcasted on October 14th, 2009. The episode and its content can be explored in detail here. The quote gained meme popularity starting on January 20th, 2020, after a Facebook user named Sapphire Gray shared a subtitled still image from the scene, which was widely circulated. Later, on June 27th, 2020, the image was posted on Twitter (now X) as an anti-meme by @elmotumbokon. The meme further spread and evolved through various posts and shares across social media platforms. Additionally, a clip from the Glee episode can be viewed on YouTube, providing further context for the origin of the meme.^[1]

Origin: 2020