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This meme, credited to artist Philip Banks, first hit the internet on October 4, 2023, and has been captivating social media users ever since.
Bengaluru gets a Chill Guy mural. (Photo Credits: X)
Bangalore, the ever-bustling city, enters into a new phase of cool – or at least that’s what it seems like. Popular relaxing dog, Chill Guy has found his new home in HSR Layout’s Sector 1, painted on a wall. It includes his red sneakers, grey sweater and a half-smile that suggest he couldn’t care less. But can this chill persona truly vibe with the city that screams ‘Sorry, I’m stuck in traffic?’
Chill Guy meme is an anthropomorphic brown dog whose entire aura is a proclamation that says, ‘Life’s too short, let’s just live’. This meme, credited to artist Philip Banks, first graced the internet on October 4, 2023, and has been captivating the internet ever since. Starting from making fun of exams to making fun of life, the Chill Guy meme symbolises calmness in whatever situation.
The Chill Guy painted on the wall in Bengaluru has received many responses from the residents. To some, it is simply amusing. However, others believe that Chill Guy could be in the wrong place because this city is far from chill. The irony has not been lost on X.
A user captured the essence of it all stating: “God, he looks like he’s judging me instead of radiating chill vibes.”
god, he looks like he’s judging me instead of radiating chill vibes.— aswin c (@chandanaveli) November 28, 2024
“He’s not no chill guy”, said another.
Yet another user said: “That’s bad. Giving uncle vibes.”
A user noted: “That’s a Chill guy with Indian characteristics.”
That’s Chill guy with Indian characteristics— Purnachandran Nair (@purnacool) November 28, 2024
A comment read: “But he doesn’t look chilled.”
Another comment read: “He seems a little tensed ngl.”
What made Chill Guy have such a vibe? It’s simple: he is the epitome of cool, of nonchalance, of ‘whatever’ that we all aspire to be. In a world where you’re flooded with emails or trapped in an endless group project, Chill Guy and his nonchalant satisfied grin and hands-in-pocket pose tell you one thing – chill out. The internet found a new mascot in this relaxed dog who became an icon of keeping composure during important exams, political struggles and everything in between.
Chill Guy even ventured into crypto, or simply, Chill Guy’s crypto token was created and named $CHILLGUY. It reached more than $405 million in its market cap within 24 hours. Impressive, right? No, not for Philip Banks, the creator of Chill Guy. He publicly declared to not @him with this blockchain stuff, distancing himself from anything that sounds crypto. Well, even Chill Guy has his breaking points, doesn’t he?
