AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Just a Chill Guy' meme features a character known as 'my new character,' depicted as a light-brown dog with a humanoid figure. He is dressed in a casual outfit consisting of a grey sweater, blue jeans, and red shoes. The character is shown smirking with his hands tucked into his pockets. The drawing of this character became popular as an exploitable meme where users on various platforms, especially TikTok, adapted him into various humorous scenarios emphasizing his relaxed demeanor. Additionally, the meme expanded to include variations such as 'Just a Chill Girl' and even inspired a meme-themed cryptocurrency.

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Just a Chill Guy' meme originated from a post by @PhillipBankss on X (now X) dated October 4th, 2023. The post featured the original drawing of the meme character, captioned to describe him as a chill individual unconcerned by much else. The character and his laid-back nature quickly resonated with the online community, leading to widespread meme adaptations across social platforms such as TikTok. The artist, @PhillipBankss, also shared the character on Instagram, where the depiction continued to gain traction and influence various digital interpretations.^[1]

Origin: 2023

Also known as: chill-guy