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Sometimes you’re scrolling and come across an image that so perfectly encapsulates what you want in a relationship that it makes your brain short circuit. That’s where the viral phrase “Me and who?” comes in. Users on Twitter, TikTok, and most everywhere else caption images with “Me and who?” as another way to say, “Who wants to do this with me?” We’ll break down the meaning and usage of the popular internet meme, let you know where it came from, and explain related terms to fill out your online vocab.
Things You Should Know
- “Me and who?” is used online to express that someone wants a relationship dynamic like the one shown in the accompanying image.
- Use “Me and who?” as a shorthand way to say, “Does anyone want to do this with me?” particularly regarding romantic situations.
- Caption images of more unconventional dynamics with “Me and who?” to use the phrase in a more funny or ironic way.
Steps
“Me and who?” Meaning
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“Me and who?” is a way to say you want a certain relationship dynamic. Social media users often caption photos with the meme phrase “Me and who?” as another way to say that they want a relationship like the one shown in the photo. [1] X Research source You might see it accompanied by images of celebrity couples, fictional friend groups, or even cute pics of animal duos.
- For example, someone might post an image of a couple sharing an ice cream cone with the caption “Me and who?” meaning, “Who wants to do this with me?” or, “Who wants to be my romantic partner?”
Using “Me and who?”
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1Use “Me and who?” to show that you want a certain romantic dynamic. Have you ever scrolled past a photo of an Instagram couple that’s #RelationshipGoals? Or maybe you just witnessed a steamy confession of love in a period romance flick and want everyone to know that you’ll accept nothing less in a romantic partner. Post a screenshot along with “Me and who?” to make it clear exactly what sort of relationship you want.
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2Use “Me and who?” to joke about unconventional dynamics. Sure, you might not be looking for romance, per se, but something about this photo of a lioness bringing her mate a fresh gazelle just speaks to your soul. Or you might see an image of a fictional character bandaging up another after a scrape with the law and be overcome with emotion, rushing to Twitter to post the image along with “Me and who?” to let everyone know that you’re seeking someone to bandage your metaphorical wounds. Hypothetically, of course.
- “Me and who?” is also sometimes used humorously or ironically to caption images of situations you probably wouldn’t really want to be in, like, say, an image of a horror movie slasher pursuing a victim.
Origin and Spread
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“Me and who?” gained popularity in 2020. As with many memes and catchy internet phrases, it’s hard to say for sure who first said “Me and who?” or where the phrase came from. But we do know that Twitter users were saying it as far back as March 2020, primarily to show their yearning for an intimate relationship. [2] X Research source Around January 2021, the internet phrase caught on and hit the mainstream, and users across Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms began to use it to advertise their coveted dynamics.
- Nowadays, people use it in ways both serious—with images of cute fictional couples—and less-than-serious, like with images of cats biting each other, short comics about dating, and other goofy contexts.
Related Terms
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1Down bad “Down bad” is used to describe someone who’s desperate for a relationship or intimacy. When you’re “down bad,” you feel so much longing that it almost makes you sad. [3] X Research source
- Example: “He’s been acting weird lately, I think he’s down bad for that girl.”
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2👉👈 These two emojis are often used to convey shyness, particularly at a request or a risky question, like when you’re asking someone out. It’s often paired with the 🥺 emoji to show a sense of pleading or vulnerability. [4] X Research source
- Example: “Anyone want to hold hands with me? 👉👈🥺”