The meme template "Ted I'm promoting you" comes from the comedy film "Ted," featuring the voice of Seth MacFarlane as Ted, a crude but lovable talking teddy bear. In this specific scene, Ted is in his boss’s office at the grocery store where he works. The boss, instead of reprimanding Ted for his inappropriate behavior, actually rewards him, saying, "That took a lot of guts. We need guts. I’m promoting you." The humor lies in the absurdity of the situation, where Ted's recklessness leads to an undeserved promotion, flipping typical workplace expectations on their head.