AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The "You Gotta Pump Those Numbers Up, Those Are Rookie Numbers" meme features a still image of the character Mark Hanna, played by Matthew McConaughey, in the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' In the image, McConaughey is depicted striking a confident pose with a cheeky expression, typically used in Internet culture as a reaction image to comment humorously on insufficient or minimal efforts and achievements.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' which was released in the United States on December 25, 2013. The specific scene that inspired the meme involves the character Mark Hanna advising the protagonist, Jordan Belfort, on stress management techniques in a rather flamboyant manner. The humorous and exaggerated delivery made this scene memorable, leading to its use as a meme. The original scene can be seen here on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2013