创建者 Phillip Banks 正在寻求确保该表情包的权利，他于 2023 年 10 月在 Instagram 上推出了该表情包，以防止其在营销和加密货币项目中未经授权使用。
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.
一个名为“Chill Guy”的病毒迷因以一只穿着休闲装平静地坐着的拟人化狗为特色，已成为激烈版权纠纷的中心。该表情包的创建者 Phillip Banks 正在寻求确保其创作的权利，该表情包于 2023 年 10 月首次在 Instagram 上分享。班克斯的目标是防止该表情包在营销和加密货币项目中未经授权使用。
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."
班克斯将这个角色描述为“一个冷静的家伙，低调，不会发出[咒骂]”，最初因其相关的创作而获得了广泛的认可。这个表情包很快在社交媒体上传播开来，TikTok 的标题是：“当你只是一个享受一天的冷静人时。” Barstool Sports 称赞这个表情包是“一面镜子，映照着我们所有人，体现了平静、无忧无虑的氛围。”
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，该表情包与名为 CHILLGUY 的加密货币代币（根据 CoinMarketCap 的数据，其市值为 4.05 亿美元）的关联促使银行采取了行动。他在 Instagram 上表示：“我不会、也永远不会认可或纵容任何涉及我工作的加密货币相关项目。”并宣布计划对任何未经授权的使用行为进行删除。
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.
该模因还出现在 Sprite Europe、March Madness 和 CBS 的 NFL 广告中，导致班克斯要求对该角色的商业化拥有更大的控制权。他在声明中强调：“我永远不会允许将我的艺术用于任何与加密相关的事情。”
