The iconic from The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) is a rhythmic humming and thumping ritual performed by Matthew McConaughey's character, Mark Hanna, during a decadent lunch with Jordan Belfort. The Origin: Improvisation Meets Reality This moment was entirely unscripted .

: McConaughey has stated that the rhythm was partly inspired by the song "Ai Du" by Ali Farka Touré and Ry Cooder from the album Talking Timbuktu . The Meaning in the Movie

In the context of the film, the chant serves several narrative purposes:

: The chant is actually a real-life relaxation technique that Matthew McConaughey has used for years to center himself, lower his voice, and "get out of his head" before filming a scene.

: During filming, Leonardo DiCaprio noticed McConaughey performing the ritual off-camera between takes. DiCaprio suggested to director Martin Scorsese that they incorporate it into the actual scene.