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The “Nice Girl Bike” meme is an internet phenomenon centered around an exploitable webcomic. This meme gained popularity for its satirical take on bullying, gender transition, and societal perceptions of attractiveness. Originating from a comic strip by Ryan Kramer, it became widespread online, particularly on platforms like iFunny, evolving through numerous user-generated edits and variations.
Origin of the Nice Girl Bike Comic
The original “Nice Girl Bike” comic was created by Ryan Kramer and published on Toonhole, a webcomic platform, on November 14th, 2014. This comic strip depicts a narrative across four panels. It portrays a character, implied to be undergoing gender transition, being consistently mocked by a bully figure throughout different stages of life for engaging in activities deemed feminine or “girly.” The mockery is highlighted by the repeated phrase “Nice girl bike,” initially used derisively. However, the final panel reveals a twist: the bully, upon seeing the transitioned woman as conventionally attractive, suddenly expresses admiration, using the same phrase, “Nice girl bike,” but now as a compliment.
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This original comic served as the foundation for the “Nice Girl Bike” meme, encapsulating themes of societal bullying, the shifting nature of attraction, and the experiences of transgender individuals.
Spread and Evolution of the Meme
Initially, edits and adaptations of the “Nice Girl Bike” comic were relatively scarce and often reflected transphobic sentiments. Some early versions depicted the transitioning character negatively, portraying them as mentally unstable or resorting to derogatory terms. For instance, an edit uploaded by Funnyjunk user sinconn in May 2015 exemplified this trend, leaning into the harmful stereotype. Similarly, a November 2016 edit by Vladomin on Funnyjunk depicted the bully as a Nazi and the woman in a transphobic manner.
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However, the meme’s trajectory shifted significantly starting around May 24th, 2017, when it began gaining traction as an exploitable format on iFunny. iFunny user Viscuous played a pivotal role in this evolution. Viscuous created edits that introduced more absurd and satirical takes on the comic. One edit depicted the bully character as consistently flirting with the transitioning character throughout their life, while another, even more surreal edit, completely removed the transitioning character altogether, showcasing the meme’s potential for abstract humor.
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These edits by Viscuous marked a turning point, paving the way for an explosion of creative and often absurdist variations of the “Nice Girl Bike” meme on iFunny. The hashtag #nicegirlbike rapidly became a trending tag on the platform within a week, indicating its swift and widespread adoption as a meme format.
Various Examples and Interpretations
Following the surge in popularity, numerous users embraced the exploitable nature of the “Nice Girl Bike” comic, creating a diverse range of edits. These variations often leaned into the absurd, surreal, and sometimes nonsensical. The core template of the comic was repurposed to comment on a wide array of topics, often unrelated to the original themes of gender transition or bullying.
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Examples of these edits showcased the meme’s adaptability. Some versions replaced the dialogue with nonsensical phrases or incorporated elements from other memes. Others used the format to create meta-humor or to comment on internet culture itself. The “Nice Girl Bike” meme, in its various iterations, became a testament to the internet’s capacity to remix and reinterpret content, often in unexpected and humorous ways.
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Conclusion
The “Nice Girl Bike” meme originated from a webcomic that offered a poignant commentary on bullying and societal perceptions related to gender and attractiveness. While initially misinterpreted or used in ways that perpetuated harmful stereotypes, the meme evolved into a highly adaptable and absurdist exploitable format, particularly within the iFunny community. Its spread and numerous variations demonstrate the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of internet memes, highlighting how original content can be remixed and reinterpreted to create new layers of meaning and humor online. The “Nice Girl Bike” meme stands as an example of how internet culture can transform a simple comic strip into a broader cultural phenomenon.
External References
[1] Toonhole – Nice Girl’s Bike
[2] Funnyjunk via Wayback Machine – Degeneracy
[3] Funnyjunk via Wayback Machine – Meme Dump
[4] iFunny via Wayback Machine – Viscuous Edit
[5] iFunny – #nicegirlbike
