How The Catchphrase 'You VS The Guy She Told You Not To Worry About' Became A Lasting Internet Meme

The "You vs. The Guy She Told You Not to Worry About" meme is a prevalent internet trend consisting of side-by-side images comparing two male (and sometimes female) subjects or fictional characters in a humorous setup.

The caption in such jokes typically portrays the subject on the right as the more appealing and attractive choice compared to the one on the left, whom someone might have been initially dismissive of.

Originating in August 2016, the meme quickly gained widespread virality on Twitter and inspired countless variations and iterations across the internet over the last several years.

In our latest meme review video, we journey back to the origins of this well-known internet meme and break down why the catchphrase became so prominent online.