Chill Guy meme: All you need to know about the viral trend and its Cryptocurrency controversy

The Chill Guy meme, which features a cartoon dog wearing relaxed clothes, has gone viral on the internet. The meme has essentially been used by people to talk about how they consider themselves to be "chill guys." Since the meme became popular, many have been curious about its origin, and some are also attempting to comprehend the contest. Also, guess what, there's been a controversy around the meme too. Does this interest you? If yes, here's all you need to know about the Chill Guy meme.?

Chill Guy meme origin?

The image was initially shared on October 4, 2023, by Philip Banks, who appears to be the creator of the "Chill Guy" meme. The text that goes with the reel that features the Chill Guy asserts, “My new character. His whole deal is he's the child guy that lowkey doesn't give a f**k."

Cryptocurrency connection

According to CoinMarketCap, a cryptocurrency token named CHILLGUY, which features the meme's popular character, hit a market capitalisation of almost $405 million on Thursday afternoon. In a similar vein, the meme has been used in numerous social media marketing advertisements

Understand the controversy

Screenshots posted by? Philip Banks’ fans show that he said on Thursday that he was requesting copyright for the character and would be enforcing "takedowns" against for-profit organizations that were exploiting it without his consent. Banks expressed disapproval of the character's use in conjunction with crypto by posting a reel to his Instagram account.

?"I do not, and will never, endorse or condone any crypto-related projects involving my work. I will never give permission to use my art for anything crypto-related. I have absolutely no interest in anything crypto-related, said banks as per his caption on the video.?

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