Distracted Boyfriend meme generator
Three labels, one love triangle: the person in the middle (you) is turning away from what they already have (right) to stare at something shiny and new (left). Also known as Man Looking at Other Woman.
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What the Distracted Boyfriend meme means
Three labels, one love triangle: the person in the middle (you) is turning away from what they already have (right) to stare at something shiny and new (left). It describes any temptation that pulls you from a commitment.
Where it comes from
Based on a 2015 stock photo by Spanish photographer Antonio Guillem that went viral in August 2017. Our version is an original illustration of the same three-person scene, so the labels land in the same places people expect.
How to caption it
- Label the middle person as yourself, a group or a company.
- Label the one walking by with the tempting new thing.
- Label the partner with the thing being neglected.
How the format works
Every meme format is a fixed set of slots with a job each. Tap a slot to isolate it, or flip through the examples to see the same structure carry different jokes.
Distracted Boyfriend meme FAQ
What does the Distracted Boyfriend meme mean?
Three labels, one love triangle: the person in the middle (you) is turning away from what they already have (right) to stare at something shiny and new (left). It describes any temptation that pulls you from a commitment.
Where does the Distracted Boyfriend meme come from?
Based on a 2015 stock photo by Spanish photographer Antonio Guillem that went viral in August 2017. Our version is an original illustration of the same three-person scene, so the labels land in the same places people expect.
Which label goes where?
Left: the temptation. Middle: the one being tempted. Right: what they already have. Drag any label if your joke needs a different spot.
Does it work with only two labels?
Yes. Clear the middle box and the meme still reads as "old thing vs new thing".
How do I make a Distracted Boyfriend meme?
Label the middle person as yourself, a group or a company. Label the one walking by with the tempting new thing. Label the partner with the thing being neglected. Then press Download PNG, or Share on a phone.
