About
The “Why Is Everyone So Mean To Me?” meme, often recognized by the phrase accompanied by an image of a man with prominent buttocks, is an ironic expression of feeling unloved or mistreated. Emerging in 2019, this exploitable image macro has spurred numerous redraws and variations, becoming a recognizable fixture in internet humor.
Origin Story
The genesis of this meme can be traced back to October 16, 2011, when ManAvenue, a website featuring gay pornography, published a shower photoshoot starring adult model Dalton (also known as Jon Selects). [1][2] Among the images was a photograph capturing Dalton from behind in the shower, emphasizing his physique (seen below, left). This particular photo gained traction online over the years,[3][4] frequently appearing in collections of erotic images.
Years later, before July 1st, 2019, a Twitter user with the handle @johnny_jizzle (account now suspended) created two ironic image macros. One of these macros utilized the Dalton photograph and added the caption: “No one loves me and that’s okay. Everyone is mean 2 me 💔”. This marked the birth of the meme (shown below, center and right). The earliest documented repost of this image macro appeared on July 1st, 2019, from Twitter user @dumgri.[5]
Alt text: Original suggestive photograph of Dalton from ManAvenue, used as the base for the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme.
Alt text: Early iteration of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme featuring the original caption and image.
Alt text: Another version of the initial “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme, highlighting the contrast between image and text.
A cropped version of the macro, focusing more intensely on the lower half of the image and the meme’s core message, began circulating widely in October 2019. On October 16th, 2019, Redditor marcobmartinez shared the first known repost of this cropped version.[6] The meme gained further momentum when the Facebook page Ttony hawk skate board reposted it on December 17th, 2019.[7] This Facebook post garnered over 390 reactions and 850 shares, leading to increased visibility across Facebook, Instagram,[8] and other social media platforms in early 2020.
Meme Spread and Evolution
The meme’s popularity truly took off with the emergence of redraws, showcasing its versatility and adaptability. On May 24th, 2020, Twitter user @napstachill posted the first viral redraw,[9] reimagining the meme with a Wreck-It-Ralph character. This tweet resonated widely, accumulating over 5,400 retweets and 28,200 likes within a year (tweet and image shown below). This Wreck-It-Ralph rendition demonstrated the meme’s potential to be incorporated into different fandoms and artistic styles.
Alt text: Viral redraw of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme featuring Wreck-It-Ralph, showcasing the meme’s adaptability.
Alt text: Cropped version of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme, focusing on the image’s lower portion and the core message.
Throughout September 2020, various iterations of the meme began to surface on platforms like iFunny[10] and Twitter,[11] further solidifying its presence in online meme culture (examples below). While these posts didn’t achieve widespread virality individually, they contributed to the meme’s growing recognition.
Alt text: Example of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme shared on iFunny, demonstrating its cross-platform spread.
Alt text: “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme created using Imgflip, illustrating the meme’s accessibility and ease of creation.
The meme reached peak virality in mid-December 2020, fueled by Five Nights at Freddy’s and Among Us themed versions. These were posted by Twitter user @AstroMonster312[12] and another unidentified user, respectively, quickly gaining traction across social media (shown below, left and right). Notably, Instagram reposts of the Among Us version by accounts grandmas.butt and goofed.goober on December 14th garnered over 25,000 and 9,000 likes within a year,[13][[14]](#fn14] highlighting the meme’s broad appeal and comedic value within different online communities.
Alt text: “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme featuring Five Nights at Freddy’s characters, showcasing its integration with popular fandoms.
Alt text: Viral “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme featuring Among Us characters, demonstrating its widespread popularity in gaming communities.
Starting in January 2021, redraws and variations of the meme proliferated across all major social media platforms, with numerous versions achieving viral status. For instance, a Lady Dimitrescu redraw fan art shared by artist @Vales_art on Twitter[15] received over 7,000 retweets and 44,600 likes in eight months. Similarly, a toad redraw by artist @jimmadseni, tweeted on May 14th, 2021,[16] gained significant traction with over 13,200 retweets and 91,000 likes in seven months. These examples illustrate the meme’s enduring appeal and its capacity to be reimagined and recontextualized in countless creative ways.
Diverse Examples
The “Why Is Everyone So Mean To Me?” meme’s humor lies in its juxtaposition of the exaggeratedly vulnerable and self-pitying caption with the visually provocative image. This ironic contrast is what makes it so versatile and relatable. The meme’s widespread adoption and redraws across various fandoms and contexts demonstrate its adaptability and enduring comedic value. Below are further examples illustrating the meme’s diverse applications.
Alt text: Example variation of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme, showcasing its diverse applications.
Alt text: Another example of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme, highlighting its use in different contexts.
Alt text: Diverse example of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme, demonstrating its wide range of interpretations.
Alt text: Humorous “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme featuring Socrates, showcasing its application to historical figures.
Alt text: Further example of the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme, illustrating its ongoing popularity and creative adaptations.
Alt text: Final example showcasing the “Everyone Is So Mean To Me” meme’s versatility and continued relevance in internet culture.
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External References
[1] NSFW Naked Guys Blog – Man Avenue: Hairy Beefcake Dalton’s Explosive Finale
[2] NSFW Rough Straight Men – ManAvenue – Hairy & Muscular Dalton Takes A Shower
[3] NSFW Blogspot – Cú peludinho!
[4] NSFW Blogspot – Ass All Mighty
[6] Reddit – everyone is so mean 2 me 2 😔💔
[7] Facebook – Ttony hawk skate board
[8] Instagram – coochiesorcerer
[9] Twitter – @napstachill
[10] iFunny – dogeordare
[12] Twitter – @AstroMonster312
[13] Instagram – grandmas.butt
[14] Instagram – goofed.goober
[15] Twitter – @Vales_arts
[16] Twitter – @jimmadseni
