On October 4, 2023, North Carolinian artist Phillip Banks posted the original image on Twitter with the caption "my new character. his whole deal is he's a chill guy that lowkey doesn't give a fuck". [4] [8] He later posted the same artwork on Instagram Reels. [4]According to Banks' Tumblr account, the name "Phillip Banks" which he published under is a pseudonym. [8]

Nov 19, 2024 · Although Phillip Banks' drawing started the Chill Guy meme, the phrase "I'm just a chill guy" comes from the character's TikTok fame that started this year. At first, the meme was called My New Character, which corresponds with Banks' original caption.

Jan 28, 2025 · Chill Guy Vietnamese Magazine Cover Plagiarism Hoax refers to fake claims that meme character Chill Guy, created by artist Phillip Banks in October 2023, was plagiarized from a cover of a Vietnamese children's magazine.

Nov 20, 2024 · The My New Character meme — also known as the ‘chill guy’ — was originally made and shared by X user @phillipbankss in October 2023. It’s an illustrated image of an anthropomorphic dog wearing a snug jumper, red shoes and blue jeans - …

Nov 21, 2024 · Following the viral nature of his artwork, Banks is looking to copyright "Chill Guy" to avoid brands from using the character in marketing campaigns. A new social media meme is dominating the...

Dec 2, 2024 · The 'Chill Guy' meme, created by artist Philip Banks, has become viral, and has inspired netizens to nominate their 'original chill guy', including Han Lue from Fast & Furious, Bollywood actor ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Discover the roots of the Chill Guy character from a Vietnamese children's book and its rise as a meme. Learn more about this iconic figure and its origins. #chillguy #justarelaxedboy

Dec 30, 2024 · The “Chill Guy” meme first made its debut in October 2023. Created by artist Phillip Banks, it features an anthropomorphic dog standing in a casual pose, smirking at the viewer. The meme was not an instant success.

Oct 4, 2023 · The Chill Guy meme, also known as "My New Character," originated from a digital artwork created by artist Philip Banks. The meme was first posted on October 4, 2023, on the platform X (formerly Twitter), where Banks described the character as "a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t give a f***."