How did a drawing become a global phenomenon, and what does the creator think about it? Chill Guy is a simple yet expressive drawing of an anthropomorphic character, created by Phillip Banks in 2023.

Here are the origins of the “Chill Guy” meme, according to KnowYourMeme: The drawing was originally shared in a tweet by Twitter / X user philb (@PhillipBankss) in late 2023, paired with the ...