Who is Chill Guy? Everything you need to know (April 2025)

If you’ve been scrolling through social media recently, you’ve probably come across the latest sensation: the 'Chill Guy' meme. This laid-back character—a brown dog rocking a grey sweater, rolled-up blue jeans, and red sneakers—has become an internet favorite. With his hands casually tucked into his pockets and a chill smile, Chill Guy perfectly captures that effortlessly cool, carefree vibe that’s won over Gen Z everywhere.

The Birth of Chill Guy

Chill Guy was brought to life by American artist Philip Banks on October 4 of last year. Banks introduced him on X (formerly Twitter) with an illustration and the caption: “My new character. His whole deal is he’s a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t give a f**.”

Since then, this cool canine has taken the internet by storm, becoming a go-to meme for everything from relatable everyday moments to sharp political commentary. Chill Guy’s charm and effortless coolness have made him a viral icon across platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and more.

How Chill Guy became Mainstream

It didn’t take long for brands and organizations to jump on the Chill Guy bandwagon. Companies like Sprite Europe and the NFL have used his universal appeal in their social media campaigns, connecting with audiences through his fun, relatable vibe.

Trader Hits Jackpot with Meme-Inspired Cryptocurrency

A lucky trader struck gold by betting on a cryptocurrency inspired by a viral internet meme, which has now soared to a market cap of over $500 million.

What Happened with Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY) token?

On-chain tracking platform Lookonchain shared the remarkable story on X this Wednesday, spotlighting the jaw-dropping trade of the Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY) token.

The trader turned a modest $160 investment into a whopping $6.14 million in just 12 days—a staggering 38,399X return on investment.

Here’s how it went down:

• The trader purchased 12.5 million CHILLGUY
  tokens on Pump.fun, a Solana (SOL)-based meme coin launchpad, for just 0.75 SOL (around $160).
• Days later, they sold 2.8 million CHILLGUY
  tokens for 149 SOL, cashing out $35,400.

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