Who created chill guy

The "Chill Guy" meme was created by artist Phillip Banks, who is known on social media as @PhillipBankss. The character first appeared on October 4, 2023, when Banks shared an illustration of an anthropomorphic dog dressed in a gray sweater, blue jeans, and red sneakers, with a nonchalant expression. In his original post, he described the character as "a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t give a f***" [1][2][3].

This meme quickly gained traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and later exploded in popularity on TikTok around August 30, 2024. The character's laid-back demeanor resonated with users, leading to various adaptations and remixes that contributed to its viral status [4][6].

Banks's creation has since become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring numerous memes, marketing campaigns, and even a cryptocurrency token named CHILLGUY. As the meme's popularity surged, Banks has expressed intentions to copyright the character to protect his artistic rights [9][10].