This comprehensive guide explains everything about the Chill Guy meme on TikTok, from its origins to how you can participate.
The Chill Guy meme, also called “I’m Just a Chill Guy,” is a viral trend that gained massive attention on TikTok. It humorously portrays exaggerated depictions of someone’s laid-back or carefree personality.
This meme is also referred to as “My New Character” or “That Lowkey Doesn’t Give a F*ck.”
The centerpiece of the meme is a drawing of a brown dog wearing a sweater, green pants, and red shoes. The character resembles Brian Griffin from Family Guy, as it stands upright like a human.
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Where Did the Chill Guy Meme Come From?
The meme originated from 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) user @PhillipBankss, a digital artist who uses Clip Studio Paint and a Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Touch Tablet.
On October 4, 2023, @PhillipBankss shared a drawing of the dog, captioned:
“My new character. His whole deal is he’s a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t give a fck.”*
The post quickly went viral, receiving over 50,000 likes and 1.6 million impressions.
Although the drawing first appeared in 2023, it resurfaced in late 2024, transforming into a widely popular meme.
What Does the Chill Guy Meme Represent?
The Chill Guy meme exaggerates someone’s calm, nonchalant attitude or relaxed personality.
It is closely tied to the “Nonchalant” meme, which also highlights themes of being cool, composed, or unbothered.
Examples of the meme include:
- “When your wife is yelling at you in 20 years that you’re a lazy, drunk, gambler piece of trash, but in reality, you’re just a really chill guy.”
- “When your girl’s mad because you forgot to text her back, but you’re really just a chill guy.”
A Viral Example
One of the most popular Chill Guy videos on TikTok was created by user @xssume.
The video features an edited version of the Chill Guy character standing in a field of flowers at sunset.
The audio accompanying the video is a line from Dexter (Season 5, Episode: The Big One):
“They make it look so easy, connecting with another human being. It’s like no one told them it’s the hardest thing in the world.”
This video gained over 17 million views, 2 million likes, and more than 300,000 shares.
How to Make a Chill Guy Meme
If you want to create your own Chill Guy meme, follow these steps:
- Remove the background from the original drawing by @PhillipBankss using a background remover tool.
- Choose a background that fits the meme’s vibe, such as a sunset, a cozy room, or any setting that complements the theme.
- Add a caption that describes a situation, ending with something like, “You’re just really a chill guy.”
- Use the audio “original sound by Ruth Tejeda✨” to enhance your video.
By combining these elements, you can join the viral Chill Guy trend!
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