If the internet had a universal side-eye, it would be captioned: "get a load of this guy." It’s the perfect reaction for the wild takes, inflated egos, and main-character moments that fly past our feeds daily. And it’s not just back—it’s booming. According to our trend radar, interest in the phrase has surged +600%, with 214 tracked hits between Nov 1, 2025 and Feb 24, 2026. Translation: everyone’s pointing, smirking, and posting.

A reaction image captioned 'get a load of this guy' used online — When disbelief meets a camera roll: the many faces of \"get a load of this guy.\"

What is the "get a load of this guy" meme?

It’s a reaction meme used to call out someone who’s being spectacularly bold, confidently wrong, or just hilariously out of touch. The tone sits between amused disbelief and gentle roast—less rage, more raised eyebrow. You’ll see it as text slapped over screenshots, stitched into TikToks, or paired with GIFs of a smug glance or a theatrical point.

Where did it come from?

The phrase itself is classic English—old-school sarcasm that predates the internet. Online, it evolved into a caption-first joke, adaptable to almost any visual: sitcom stills, press-conference photos, reaction GIFs, and duo selfies where one person is clearly telegraphing, "can you believe this?" There isn’t one canonical origin image; it’s a flexible format that thrives precisely because it can wear so many faces.

How people use it now

As a clapback to inflated claims (overpromised side hustles, "5-minute abs," questionable crypto tips).
To spotlight main-character energy in painfully public places (gym mirrors, airport gates, open-plan offices).
To roast themselves, which hits even better: "me opening three apps to avoid the one task due in 9 minutes—get a load of this guy."
In group chats as a gentle nudge when a friend shows up with chaos energy.

"Dude said he’s going to ‘sleep early’ at 1:58 AM—get a load of this guy."

"Me after one productive hour preaching work-life balance—get a load of this guy."

"Influencer: ‘I manifested my success.’ Also influencer: had a team of 14. Get a load of this guy."

Why it works (and keeps working)

Low effort, high clarity. The phrase communicates the joke by itself; the image just turns the volume up. It’s also beautifully elastic: you can dial it toward playful banter or sharper satire. And because it’s a shared cultural wink, it’s instantly legible across platforms, from Reddit comment threads to TikTok stitches to X replies.

How to make your own

Pick a face with attitude. Side-eye, deadpan stare, theatrical pointing—any expression that screams "really?" works.
Keep the caption clean: put "get a load of this guy" at the top, then add your punchline below or in the post text.
Lean into contrast. Pair tiny problems with grandiose reactions, or giant claims with flimsy receipts.
Mind the crop. Reaction power lives in the eyes and hands—frame them.
Accessibility win: add alt text like "person smirking to camera—caption reads ‘get a load of this guy’."

Do’s and don’ts

Do punch up. Aim at ideas, trends, brands, and public nonsense.
Do keep it playful when you’re @-ing friends or creators.
Don’t use it to harass private individuals or pile onto sensitive moments.
Don’t over-explain. The best versions need one scroll-second to land.

Perfect pairs and remix ideas

Pair with a split-screen: left = the claim, right = your unimpressed reaction.
Stack with other reaction staples: "this you?", "bold of you to assume," or the classic "sure, Jan."
Try thematic variants: "get a load of this guy (in Q4)," "get a load of this guy energy," or "get a load of this algorithm."

Make it wearable

When a meme becomes your personality (temporarily… or not), put it on a tee. Spin up your own "get a load of this guy" design or riff on the vibe with a smug cartoon, a pointing silhouette, or a vintage tabloid layout. Ready to print the perfect side-eye? Explore Wahup’s meme-ready creator and cook up something scroll-stopping: Design with Wahup’s Meme Generator.

Whether you’re calling out a galaxy-brain take or lovingly roasting your own procrastination arc, this meme is a clean, versatile way to say, "observe, dear jury." Internet court is now in session.

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