The 'Hi, My Name Is Reggie' meme originates from an animation by the artist Whygena, featuring an anthropomorphic rat character named Reggie. First appearing around 2017, the character gained massive notoriety for a specific introductory sequence where Reggie speaks directly to the viewer. While the character is a well-known icon in the furry community, the meme transcended those boundaries to become a staple of bait-and-switch humor. In these edits, the video typically begins with Reggie’s soft-spoken introduction before abruptly cutting to high-intensity footage like military action, Status videos, or contrasting music to surprise the audience.