The "Too Damn High" meme originates from a clip of Jimmy McMillan, a political candidate from the "The Rent Is Too Damn High" party, during a 2010 New York gubernatorial debate. McMillan, known for his distinctive beard and gloves, passionately exclaimed "The rent is too damn high!" His emphatic gesture and phrase quickly became an internet sensation. The meme is used to express frustration or exasperation when a price, quantity, or expectation is unreasonably excessive or unaffordable. It typically appears as an image macro with superimposed text, humorously highlighting anything perceived as "too damn high," from college tuition and gas prices to effort required or absurd situations.