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What Is A 'Where My Hug At' Guy And Why Should You Avoid Them? The Viral Memes Explained
A certain type of guy has become the subject of mockery on social media and people are being warned to proceed with caution when around them. The type of guy in question is the "where my hug at" guy and they're said to use one creepy technique to get closer to women. Here's what you need to know.
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What Is A 'Where My Hug At' Guy?
A "where my hug at" guy is a man who, when he sees women, asks them, "Where my hug at?" as if expecting a hug from them. The idea, as far as memes are concerned, is that the man is trying to get a hug from the woman in order to get close to her. This is often portrayed as a creepy way of guilting a woman into physically embracing him.
The idea of the "where my hug at" guy started spreading around social media as early as 2013, with the majority of memes and discussions about this type of guy portraying them as creepy or unattractive. Many of the memes features a guy with his arms outstretched as if ready for and expecting the hug, becoming a widely recognized symbol of the typical "where my hug at" guy.
How Is "Where My Hug At' Used In Memes?
Since 2013, memes about the "where my hug at" guy have only gotten more popular across social media, with most recognizing it as a creepy way to approach women. On TikTok, videos regularly go viral joking about this type of guy, with some of the most popular examples showing men training and practicing to use the phrase on women, ironically portraying it as a good way to hit on them.
Many memes feature arguably unattractive or creepy men with outstretched arms saying the phrase, the idea being that nobody wants to hug them. Overall, this type of guy has not been perceived well online, leading to a recent meme asking if you'd rather have a "where my hug at" son or a "look how small my hands are" daughter, the phrase "look how small my hands are" often being seen as the female equivalent of "where my hug at."
For the full history of Where My Hug At?, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
