Introduction

The 'He Didn't Say That' meme involves inserting movie titles into iconic character lines, creating humorous misquotes that play on the original context.

Background

This meme trend, also referred to as 'Movie Titles in Movie Lines', gained traction across platforms like Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter in mid-October 2020. The concept involves editing a movie or video game title into a well-known line from a film, often leading to comedic interpretations.

Where It Started

The meme originated on October 4, 2020, when an anonymous user on 4chan's /tv/ board initiated a thread titled 'Favorite movie lines.' They posted a still of Paul Allen from the 2000 film 'American Psycho' with a miscaptioned line: 'Patrick, it's you!! You're the American Psycho?!!' Another user humorously replied, 'He didn't say that,' igniting a wave of ironic accusations among users claiming the line was indeed part of the movie. This thread attracted nearly 100 replies, with participants contributing similar jokes.

Online Popularity

On the same day, Redditor BillCosbyFortnite shared the thread's content in the /r/greentext subreddit, garnering over 1,100 upvotes within two weeks. The meme started gaining momentum on October 10, when the Facebook page Nocturnal Sleeping Pattern 6 began posting variations. Notable examples include a Taxi Driver meme that received over 220 reactions and a Pulp Fiction meme with more than 210 reactions. The format spread further on Reddit and Twitter, with users frequently referencing the original phrase 'He Didn't Say That' in the comments, solidifying its viral status across social media.