Apparently, Twitter's (X) latest trend involves redrawing a photo of a girl getting put in a headlock by someone with a large, muscular arm in front of a mirror, known as the Healock Selfie Trend

If you're curious about the story of the selfie and how it became a viral meme on X, this article is for you!

Where Is The 'Headlock Selfie' From?

X user @biforvi is the person behind the "headlock selfie," uploaded in April 2024, featuring a picture of a girl taking a selfie in front of a mirror while she is being put in a headlock by someone behind her. (shown below)

How Did 'Headlock Selfie' Become A Redraw Trend?

Like many redraw trends on the internet, authenticity is a major aspect that provokes artists and fans to see their favorite characters in a certain pose or art style. For "Headlock Selfie's" case a few days after the picture was posted on X was enough to entice artists with creativity. For example, on April 18th, 2024, Twitter / X user @k2rasu uploaded fan art of Acheron and Black Swan from Honkai Star Rail in the pose. On the 19th, Twitter / X^[3] user @AnnyDee__ uploaded fan art of Alhaitam from Genshin Impact.

What Are Some Notable Examples of The 'Headlock Selfie' Redraws?

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For the full history of "Headlock Selfie," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry more information.