The ‘Chill Guy’ meme — a laid-back dog with effortless cool — has swept social media, capturing hearts and inspiring everything from brand campaigns to a $500M cryptocurrency. Created by artist Philip Banks,

Explore the explosive rise of the Chill Guy meme, a charming illustration of an anamorphic brown dog, as it captures the hearts of netizens and the cryptocurrency market. Learn about its creator Philip Banks and the copyright dispute over its usage.

The creator of the character in the viral Chill Guy meme, known as Phillip Banks, is taking legal action against those who are misusing it.

Chances are you have already been introduced to the latest meme sensation, the Chill Guy – an anthropomorphic brown dog. This meme has now reached the streets of Bengaluru, with a user on social media platform X sharing a photo on Thursday,