In response to numerous instances of Chill Guy's image being used without permission, Banks also announced that he would take legal action: "Chill guy has been copyrighted. Like, legally.

2. Why is the Chill Guy trending? The first image of Chill Guy was posted by a user called Phillip Banks in October 2023, but it wasn’t until the end of 2024 that it began to grow in popularity.

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Amad Diallo hilariously referenced the popular 'chill guy' meme after his late heroics helped Manchester United beat Manchester City in injury time.