The Lin-Manuel Miranda Lip Bite meme originated from a series of selfies the 'Hamilton' creator posted to his social media accounts, most notably a black-and-white photo where he is biting his lip. The image went viral in 2020, particularly on TikTok and Twitter, as users found the earnest attempt at a 'thirst trap' to be unintentionally hilarious and 'cringe.' It is frequently used to mock people who are overly confident in their appearance or to react to moments of social awkwardness. The meme has since become a staple of internet culture, often paired with soundbites from his musicals or edited into unexpected video transitions to surprise viewers.