The 'He Doesn't Bite' meme is a popular multi-panel comic format where a dog owner reassures a passerby that their pet isn't physically aggressive, only for the dog to deliver a crushing psychological blow or an uncomfortable truth in the final frame. Usually based on various webcomic styles, it became a viral sensation as a vehicle for social commentary, self-deprecating humor, and 'hard-to-swallow' facts. The humor stems from the subversion of expectations—shifting the threat from a physical bite to emotional damage. It is widely used across social media to highlight awkward realities or controversial opinions in a lighthearted, relatable way.