Who Is The 'Stan Twitter Girl' Meme? The Origin Of The 'Bag Girl' And Its Fandom Memes Explained

Some memes have a longer life span than others, and this is often related to how flexible the material can be adapted to funny jokes or Photoshop edits. The so-called "Stan Twitter Girl" meme is a notable example of this phenomenon.

Originating from a teenage girl's seemingly innocent "new outfit" photo dump post on Twitter back in early 2016, this exploitable meme format has become a powerful symbol of fandom culture and enthusiasm across the internet.

Also known as the "Bag Girl Meme" or "Fangirl," the photo has been instigating users to express their support for various subjects with a dash of humor for nearly a decade now.

Let’s explore who the Stan Twitter Girl is and the ways the meme is being used online to this day.

Who Is The 'Stan Twitter Girl' Meme?

The Stan Twitter Girl meme was coined from an average photo dump Instagram post in February 2016 by influencer Arii (real name Ariana Renee Trejos), who gained popularity on platforms like X, former Twitter and TikTok. Arii posted a series of photos showcasing her new clothes and purse against a blank wall.

realist 💋 pic.twitter.com/2zZRtJwqzq

— ari (@arii) February 14, 2016

While the initial post garnered thousands of likes and retweets, one image of Arii posing in front of a beige wall caught netizens' attention and became an exploitable meme.

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How Did The Bag Girl Meme Go Viral?

The Bag Girl Meme found its audience in early February 2017, when K-pop fans began to creatively remix the image, adding popular K-pop groups like Twice and Blackpink over Arii's clothes and the beige wall behind her. These montages kickstarted the trend, allowing the meme to spread across other social media platforms.

The meme's popularity intensified over the years, as it started to be incorporated into other fandoms, like animes, TV shows and other formats of media. In December 2024 Arii uploaded an Instagram reels joking about the meme's massive popularity and its effects on her life, which some of her new followers were unaware of.

How Is The Stan Twitter Girl Meme Used Online?

The Stan Twitter Girl meme has a versatile utility that allows fans from all types of segments to express excitement, support, or enthusiasm for a wide range of topics, from celebrity culture to media products.

For example, the Brazilian bank Nubank referred to Lady Gaga's ARTPOP album being released on the same day the bank was created using the Stan Twitter Girl photoshopped image featuring the bank's logo and Gaga's pictures.

Users often add custom text over the image to align with their specific interests or pop culture references. The Stan Twiter Girl meme format allows individuals to convey their passionate reactions in a humorous and relatable manner, like the examples below:

For the full history of Stan Twitter Girl, How We Feeling, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.