AboutWhat does the meme depict?
Christian Bale's Dick Cheney Bod refers to a meme template that features various images of actor Christian Bale portraying former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney in the biographical film 'The Backseat.' The memes typically involve image macros, photoshops, and jokes focusing on Bale's significant physical transformation for the role, including his shaved head, dyed eyebrows, and increased body weight to resemble Cheney's appearance.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a post on Twitter (now X) by the account @LightsCameraPod on November 14th, 2017. The tweet featured a series of pictures showing Christian Bale in costume as Dick Cheney, captioned with "Here are some cursed images of Christian Bale bulking up to play Dick Cheney." The depiction of Bale, significantly transformed to mimic Cheney with a heavier physique, shaved head, and dyed eyebrows, captured the attention of social media.[1]
Origin: 2017