AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Buff Brian Griffin With Abs Smoking Against a Wall' meme features an image of a muscular version of the character Brian Griffin from the animated television show Family Guy. In the image, Brian is depicted with exaggeratedly large muscles, and he's seen smoking a cigarette while leaning against a wall in a dramatic and nonchalant pose. This meme commonly accompanies jokes that play on themes of being overly cool or aloof.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme has its origins in an episode of Family Guy titled 'Disney's The Reboot,' which first aired on October 20th, 2019, as part of the show's 18th season. The episode humorously explores the concept of television reboots, presenting multiple parody versions of Family Guy. 'Buff Brian Griffin' appears in a spoof segment that mimics teen drama series like Riverdale, known as 'The Q,' where he is shown in a cool demeanor, smoking against a wall. You can view the relevant scene on YouTube. The meme was first introduced to the internet through a post on Twitter (now X) by user shutyourhell on March 25th, 2020. This initial deployment of the meme involved a caption related to feelings of unpopularity connected to the coronavirus pandemic, setting the tone for its use in humorous contexts. It was later shared on Tumblr by user murdernachos on August 13th, where it also gained notable attention.[1]
Origin: 2020