The Virgin vs. Chad meme format originally emerged as a webcomic on 4chan in 2017, depicting a sharp contrast between a timid, average person and an impossibly confident, hyper-masculine figure. The 'Doge' variation, featuring the muscular Swole Doge and the anxious Cheems, became a viral sensation within the Dogelore subculture. It is widely used to satirically compare the perceived greatness of the past against the perceived weaknesses of the present. Today, it remains one of the most popular templates for critiquing lifestyle choices, hobbies, and historical events through a lens of exaggerated superiority and humorous comparison.