Rickroll
An apparently relevant link leads to a familiar music video.
Distracted Boyfriend
Three labels turn a glance into a conflict between old and new choices.
Classic formatSource guide
This is an original guide cover. Explore the linked sources for the actual meme.
View source example ↗This guide links to third-party examples. It does not include a downloadable copy or grant permission to reuse the original media.
What does this meme mean?
Assign the observer, existing commitment and tempting distraction to three concepts.
Where it comes from
Antonio Guillem photographed the stock image in 2015. Labelled versions spread widely in 2017; the original image has stock licensing.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-02. Classic classification describes its history, not current platform popularity.
Make your own version
- Choose three concepts: an observer, an existing commitment and a tempting alternative.
- Arrange them in your own three-character scene or a properly licensed template.
- Place each label near the correct character and check the labels remain readable on a phone.
Original caption starter
My open project / me / a completely new idea.
Written for this guide. Add your own footage, artwork or appropriately licensed audio.
45/300 characters · edited on your device
Sources & examples
- Know Your Meme: history and examples ↗Reference
- iStock original stock photograph ↗Source work / original publication
- KYM explanatory video ↗Example · may be a later adaptation
