The Friendship Ended with Mudasir meme originated in September 2015 when Asif Raza Rana, a man from Gujranwala, Pakistan, posted a digitally altered image to Facebook. The post dramatically declared that his friendship with Mudasir was officially over and that Salman was now his new best friend, featuring crossed-out photos and floating heads. The post went viral globally due to its earnest delivery and unique MS Paint-style aesthetic. Today, the template is widely used to satirize sudden shifts in loyalty or preferences across sports, technology, and pop culture.