The Greensboro Chad meme features a real-life photograph of Jay Gould, who was captured in a candid street photo in Greensboro, North Carolina. Because of his striking features, immaculate beard, and hyper-masculine aesthetic, internet users quickly adopted the image as the ultimate 'Chad Thundercock' or 'GigaChad' archetype. The meme typically surfaces in 'Average Fan vs. Average Enjoyer' comparisons, where the Jay Gould photo represents the calm, sophisticated, and 'based' individual who remains unbothered by mainstream trends. It has become a cornerstone of internet culture, symbolizing peak confidence and the personification of the alpha male meme subgenre.