The Manti Te'o Girlfriend Hoax surfaced in early 2013 when investigative reports revealed that the Notre Dame star's late girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, was a complete fabrication created by a catfish. This bizarre story became a national sensation, spawning the 'Teoing' internet trend. Teoing involves participants taking photos of themselves posing with an invisible person, mimicking the idea of an imaginary romantic partner. It serves as a humorous commentary on online deception, imaginary relationships, and the gullibility of high-profile figures. While the story was a personal tragedy for Te'o, the meme lives on as a shorthand for anything that is too good to be true or blatantly nonexistent.