The 'Friendship Ended' meme originated in September 2015 after Asif Raza Rana, a man from Gujranwala, Pakistan, posted a dramatic graphic to Facebook. The image declared that his friendship with Mudasir had ended due to his 'pride' and 'attitude,' while simultaneously announcing that Salman was now his best friend. The poorly edited image, featuring crossed-out faces and vibrant WordArt-style text, went viral globally for its sincere yet hilarious delivery of personal drama. It has since become a staple template for internet users to humorously signal a sudden shift in loyalty from one person, brand, or hobby to another.