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What's The 'How Do I Get Him Off' Meme With Mr. Washee Washee From 'Family Guy?' The New TikTok Trend Explained
The Asian Family Guy character Mr. Washee Washee is appearing all over the web because of a new viral meme trend in which people frantically ask, "How do I get him off?"
He first appeared in the music-making software FL Studio, but he's since spawned into other 2D spaces like an online virus, spreading to all applications, video games and places in real life too.
But, why is this happening? Why Mr. Washee Washee of all people and who started this trend? Let's explain.
Who Is 'Mr. Washee Washee' From 'Family Guy?'
Mr. Washee Washee is a character from the season 9 Family Guy episode "Tiegs for Two." He's the owner of the Super Cowboy USA Hot Dog Rocket Ship American Cleaners Number One in Quahog. He's seen wearing a red shirt and brown khakis. In the episode, Peter Griffin accuses Mr. Washee Washee of stealing his shirt.
We won't spoil the entire plotline for you, but just know that there is a Street Fighter cutscene that makes the episode well worth it.
Where Did The 'How Do I Get Him Off' Meme Come From?
In October, a Twitter / X user named @boolymen shared a screenshot of someone's Instagram story, showing Mr. Washee Washee stuck inside an FL Studio project. The caption asked, "How do I get him off?" inferring that he was stuck there or had wandered in unprompted through the second dimension.
In the replies to the abovementioned tweet, an underground hip-hop producer named Ezra hinted that the screenshot came from him. He provided a new angle of the same project, reiterating that Mr. Washee Washee still hadn't gone away. @boolymen also replied to Ezra and the two are mutuals.
Know Your Meme interviewed Ezra who confirmed that it was his Instagram Story and provided a screenshot of his Story highlights from the day.
Why Is The 'How Do I Get Him Off' Meme Viral?
The meme has evolved rapidly over the week. Mr. Washee Washee is being inserted into many unexpected places, breaking the boundaries of the digital realm and wielding immense power, like an internet cryptid, entering spaces previously thought impossible.
It's viral because it's so remixable. Video game fandoms have been quick to photoshop Mr. Washee Washee into their favorite franchises. Others have placed him into real-world objects like their homework or school textbooks.
Before this meme dies, there will likely be a wave of anti-memes and meta-humor, subverting everything that's come before it.
All in all, the trend adds to a long history of Family Guy memes. The adult cartoon is competing for the number one spot of most memed show of all time, rivaling SpongeBob and Breaking Bad, among others.
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For the full history of Mr. Washee Washee and How Do I Get Him Off, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.
