Introduction

Guy Pointing at Himself is a widely recognized meme featuring a young man pointing at himself with a bewildered look.

Background

The meme gained traction in the 2020s, especially around mid-2025, becoming a staple in online reactions and image macros.

How It Began

On October 13, 2012, stock photographer Sabphoto uploaded a photo titled 'Irresolute Young Man Pointing with a finger at Himself. Isolated On The White Background' to Shutterstock and other stock photo sites, where it was also referred to as 'Teenager Pointing At Himself.' This image depicts a young man in a white T-shirt, intended to convey confusion.

Online Popularity

The meme gained significant popularity leading up to and including May 2025. For example, on May 6th, TikToker @ilovedaveshotchicken0 shared the image with the caption, 'When the teacher calls on me but I lwk [lowkey] haven't been paying attention,' which garnered over 137,500 likes in 18 days. Additionally, on May 10th, X user @safehavenns tweeted it with the caption, 'How I look when my parents accuse me of relapsing (I did),' receiving over 2,200 likes in 13 days. The image also became a popular comment format following a TikTok update allowing photo comments, with various users sharing videos explaining its use.