The “my new character” meme gained immense popularity on X in 2023 and has now become a trending topic on TikTok, with netzines starting to cosplay as the iconic ‘chill guy’ from the trend.
TikTok users have shown a growing fascination with the “my new character” meme, boosting its virality even further.
The meme, originally featuring artwork of a dog with a human body, was first shared on X in 2023 by the user ‘PhillipBankss.’ The artist described this creation as his new character, labeling him a “chill guy who lowkey doesn’t give a f*ck.”
This character bears a resemblance to Arthur from the beloved ‘90s cartoon and Charlie from the animated series Smiling Friends.
my new character. his whole deal is he’s a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t give a fuck pic.twitter.com/aUAb7yFJpJ
— philb (@PhillipBankss) October 4, 2023
Following the initial release, ‘my new character’ quickly exploded in popularity. Fans even created an opposing character called “my old character,” who is portrayed as more serious, unchill, and less appealing.
Cosplay has also emerged as a popular activity, leading TikToker Noah Glenn Carter to speculate that many individuals will don costumes inspired by this character for Halloween.
Various viral instances of the ‘my new character’ meme have surfaced, with some capturing more attention than others.
A TikToker known as ‘zoxwoxington’ recently went viral in September for a video featuring ‘my new character.’ In the video, the character is shown in a sunlit field, providing life advice by encouraging viewers to pursue “the thing that lights you up.”
@zoxwoxington My new Character. (Creds @abnormal penguin🐧) #fyp #fypツ #MyNewCharacter #edit #hopecore #trend
Another TikToker, ‘judddddddde,’ even mimicked the style of ‘my new character.’ He stated, “Today’s fit inspired by my new character, his whole deal is he’s a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t gaf,” adding, “I could only dream of being as chill as him, tho.”
@judddddddde I could only dream of being as chill as him tho… #mynewcharacter #chill #doesntgaf#CapCut
As the ‘my new character’ meme continues to thrive online, it joins other viral memes capturing the attention of users worldwide, including the ‘humans saw this’ meme, where TikTokers integrate critical thoughts into stunning scenery, and a niche called ‘GifTok’ for memes featuring gifs.
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