Most guys would agree that there are some things that you can do only with your friends. Whether it’s having a beer or going to game night, some experiences are better enjoyed with the boys. However, how this type of thing became a meme is a mystery. But if you have spent a significant amount of time on the Internet in the past couple of years, you’ve probably seen something like this:
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This meme format has actually gotten a considerable amount of popularity. It seems like just about any activity can be done with the boys. This turned out to be a recipe for hilarious memes. Here’s the origin of “Me and the Boys” as a meme:
What is the “Me and the Boys” Meme?
“Me and the Boys” is a phrase used in any meme about various activities. It was initially used non-ironically in hashtags and captions. Often, it showed time being spent between a group of male friends.
The phrase quickly evolved into a snowclone and gained popularity in 2019. It is usually paired with non-sequitur follow-ups and was used in memes involving Spiderman villains from the 1960s comics.
Origin and Spread
The exact creation of “me and the boys” is unknown. However, it was observed to be a popular title or caption on social media posts. For instance, in 2022, as many as 234,687 posts used the hashtag #meandtheboys.
Some guesses point to 2018 Reddit as the source of the meme format. In November of that year, a user posted an image featuring mismatched characters sitting in a church. The caption read, “Me and the boys at bible study.”
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The meme started to gain attention in 2019. The exact format started appearing in different Subreddits, including /r/memes and /r/me_irl. The posts earned thousands of upvotes and began to spread to other websites.
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Arguably the most popular format of the meme is the one featuring 1960s Spiderman villains. This meme variation also originated from Reddit and is the main template of many “Me and the Boys” memes.
Me and the Boys Memes
1. Sometimes the boys can like cute, fluffy, and… wait, aren’t those cats?
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2. Sometimes, you and the boys can get up to no good in class!
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3. But sometimes, you and the boys can also lend a helping hand to the teacher when needed.
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4. Watch too much anime, and you’ll turn into anime yourselves!
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5. The substitute won’t be able to tell who’s who!
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6. This meme started in 2019 and has no plans to stop yet!
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7. The boys have got Captain America’s back.
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8. If the boys keep playing, the game is worth it.
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9. You and the boys need time for your fantasy tabletop roleplaying game.
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10. When you and the boys have been places…
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11. History-changing boys indeed.
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12. There’s nothing like matching wallpapers for you and the boys!
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13. Even Shrek joined the boys!
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14. Nothing changes you and the boys like JoJo can.
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15. The more boys, the merrier!
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16. No matter the species, the boys have to get together.
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17. There’s nothing worse than not being together with your boys!
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18. Time with the boys knows no bounds.
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19. It doesn’t matter how old you are; trick or treating with the boys is still golden.
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20. The group is already quite a bunch of characters — even without the game.
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21. Nothing smells as sweet as victory does!
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22. You and the boys would look way cooler as action figures.
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23. It’s like looking in a mirror.
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24. Even if this meme is just a format, it’s still a lot of fun!
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25. When the boys have all the people’s information.
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26. When you and your boys are the coolest.
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27. When your teacher calls you and the boys strong.
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28. The boys have to do their part in solving climate change!
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29. Whether in the natural or virtual world, the boys have to convene.
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30. Why do nerds have to ruin things for everybody?
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31. What level are you and your boys on?
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32. It’s like looking into another mirror.
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33. It’s more attractive to be the boys with good grammar!
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34. When you and the boys are hungry.
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35. When your boys’ game is interrupted.
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36. Sometimes, you and your boys are tasked with finding the impostor.
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37. It’s been a while since the boys have gotten to go to Comicon.
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38. This meme can keep on going!
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39. Sometimes, you and the boys have to speak like proper gentlemen.
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40. The boys don’t need to wear pants for Zoom!
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41. 3D boys coming to a cinema near you.
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42. In sync boys.
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43. Watching in 360p — the good old days.
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44. These are the DC boys, ready to cause some trouble.
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45. The boys prefer to call it street art!
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46. Remember, it’s important to do social distancing to keep safe, boys.
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47. Unfortunately, not a lot of the boys got out of Vietnam.
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48. Awkward turtle moments with one of your boys sometimes can’t be avoided.
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49. These boys are hungry!
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50. You and the boys need to have pearly whites ready!
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51. This can sometimes happen when you get too philosophical with your boys about a simple pizza.
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52. Smiling in triumph but with a tear in each boy’s eye.
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53. You, the boys, and the man buying ice cream.
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54. Venom is now part of the boys.
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