創作者 Phillip Banks 正在尋求確保該表情包的權利，他於 2023 年 10 月在 Instagram 上推出了該表情包，以防止其在行銷和加密貨幣專案中未經授權使用。
A viral meme known as "Chill Guy," featuring an anthropomorphic dog calmly sitting in casual attire, has become the center of a heated copyright dispute. Phillip Banks, the creator of the meme, is seeking to secure the rights to his creation, which was first shared on Instagram in October 2023. Banks aims to prevent the meme's unauthorized use in marketing and cryptocurrency projects.
一個名為“Chill Guy”的病毒迷因以一隻穿著休閒裝平靜地坐著的擬人化狗為特色，已成為激烈版權糾紛的中心。該表情包的創建者Phillip Banks 正在尋求確保其創作的權利，該表情包於2023 年10 月首次在Instagram 上分享。經授權使用。
Describing the character as "a chill guy that lowkey doesn’t give a [expletive]," Banks initially gained widespread recognition for his relatable creation. The meme quickly spread across social media, with TikTok captions reading, "When you’re just a chill guy enjoying your day." Barstool Sports hailed the meme as "a mirror held up to all of us who embody that calm, unbothered vibe."
班克斯將這個角色描述為“一個冷靜的傢伙，低調，不會發出[咒罵]”，最初因其相關的創作而獲得了廣泛的認可。這個表情包很快就在社交媒體上傳播開來，TikTok 的標題是：“當你只是一個享受一天的冷靜人時。” Barstool Sports 稱讚這個表情包是“一面鏡子，映照著我們所有人，體現了平靜、無憂無慮的氛圍。”
However, the meme's association with a cryptocurrency token named CHILLGUY, which boasts a market value of $405 million according to CoinMarketCap, has prompted Banks to take action. "I do not, and will never, endorse or condone any crypto-related projects involving my work," he stated on Instagram, announcing his plans to issue takedowns against any unauthorized usage.
然而，該表情包與名為 CHILLGUY 的加密貨幣代幣（根據 CoinMarketCap 的數據，其市值為 4.05 億美元）的關聯促使銀行採取了行動。他在 Instagram 上表示：「我不會、也永遠不會認可或縱容任何涉及我工作的加密貨幣相關項目。」並宣布計劃對任何未經授權的使用行為進行刪除。
The meme has also been featured in advertisements for Sprite Europe, March Madness, and NFL on CBS, leading Banks to demand greater control over the character's commercialization. "I will never give permission to use my art for anything crypto-related," he emphasized in his statement.
該迷因也出現在 Sprite Europe、March Madness 和 CBS 的 NFL 廣告中，導致班克斯要求對該角色的商業化進行更大的控制。他在聲明中強調：“我永遠不會允許將我的藝術用於任何與加密相關的事情。”
