Distracted Boyfriend Photo Meme is Sexist, Sweden’s Ad Regulator Rules
The widely-shared Distracted Boyfriend photo meme has been ruled to be sexist by Sweden's advertising regulator.
Charlie Chaplin Created the Original ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ in 1922
One of the biggest memes of 2017 was the ubiquitous "distracted boyfriend" photo that took over the Internet. The photo may have peaked in late 2017, but it appears that English actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin actually shot the very first "distracted boyfriend" nearly 100 years ago.
The Story Behind That Viral ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Meme Photo
One of the hottest memes this year is the "Distracted Boyfriend," also known as "Man Looking at Other Woman." It shows a man looking backward, checking out another woman while his partner gives him a disapproving look.