The best “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” memes inspired by Justin Bieber

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Whitney Jefferson Jun 23, 2025 · 1 min read
The best “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” memes inspired by Justin Bieber
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It’s been just over a week since Justin Bieber casually dropped a phrase that will live in internet infamy while asking the paparazzi to leave him alone. And yet, we aren’t tired of “it’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” so far.

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Justin Bieber’s quip goes viral

On June 12th, Justin Bieber was spotted leaving the Malibu Soho House by the paparazzi outside. However, instead of ignoring them as he usually does, Justin spoke directly to the cameras in a plea for privacy, saying, “I’m a dad, I’m a husband. You’re not getting it, it’s not clocking to you. It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business, is it?”

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The interaction occurred during Father’s Day weekend, and Bieber’s pleas for a bit of privacy are completely reasonable. However, the words he chose to relay his request are simply too memorable for it to be so quickly forgotten.

You know a meme has lasting power when people are utilizing it for everything from clapbacks to a trending TikTok sound.

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The best “Standing on Business” memes so far

Interestingly, the meme has taken a turn as of late to describe situations and characters in TV shows and movies. Here are some favorites:

1. The Office

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2. Little Women

3. 10 Things I Hate About You

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4. Bridgerton

5. The Sopranos

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6. Pride & Prejudice

7. The Hunger Games

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8. BoJack Horseman

9. Conclave

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10. Seinfeld

11. Sex and the City

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12. Succession

13. Marriage Story

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14. The West Wing

15. Veep

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16. Avengers: End Game

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