The 'Ciao Ryan' meme features a clip or image of actor Ryan Gosling waving or gesturing a cool farewell, typically captioned with the Italian word for goodbye. It gained widespread popularity as a versatile reaction used to signal a swift and unbothered exit from awkward conversations, online debates, or undesirable social situations. The meme relies on Gosling's effortless charm and the brevity of the word 'Ciao' to convey a sense of detached confidence. It has become a staple for social media users who want to 'check out' of a moment with a touch of cinematic flair.