Sean Dyche's 'Utter Woke Nonsense' Quote Card And Meme Explained

You've probably seen this meme before: a bald-headed fellow, looking disappointed at the camera, expressing that something relatively inconsequential in the grand scheme of problems in the world is "Utter Woke Nonsense."

This is English football ("soccer" to the Yanks) coach named Sean Dyche, who unwittingly became the face of lampooning anti-woke complainers in a prevalent sports quote card meme.

So how exactly did Dyche become associated with the catchphrase and how did the meme get started? Let's explain.

What Is The Sean Dyche "Utter Woke Nonsense" Meme?

Sean Dyche is currently the head coach of Premier League club Everton. He previously coached Burnley and Watford, and before that, he played for several clubs in the '90s and 2000s. He's generally had a good sense of humor and candor with the media during his time in the spotlight.

He's also, to the best of our knowledge, never described anything as "Utter Woke Nonsense," despite the meme he would later be associated with.

As for why Dyche became the face of the meme, that remains a mystery. It's possible that Dyche's style of football, which has been described as straightforward without much trickery, is interpreted as "traditional," and more modern tactics are being compared to "utter woke nonsense" — at least in this meme.

It could also be that Dyche, with his middle-aged face and bald head, looks like the type of guy who would typically complain about "utter woke nonsense." However, all of this is speculation.

How Is The "Utter Woke Nonsense" Meme Used?

The meme is not used for complaints about anything that could be perceived as "woke." Instead, it's largely used for complaints about tactics taken by teams in sporting events and other minor grievances.

Its usage has expanded since it was introduced around May 2024, but it's mostly remained as a non-sequitur way to voice minor complaints — think how Thanks, Obama was used in the years following the Obama administration with all sorts of things completely unrelated to the former President.

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For the full history of Sean Dyche Utter Woke Nonsense, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.