The 'Miles Morales Says Hey' meme originates from the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In the scene, Miles attempts to use a flirting technique learned from his Uncle Aaron, known as the shoulder touch, on his new classmate Gwen Stacy. While Miles delivers a confident 'Hey' with his hand on her shoulder, the moment is hilariously undermined when his Spidey-powers cause his hand to get stuck to her hair. The meme is widely used to represent overconfidence in social situations, failed attempts at being smooth, or any scenario involving a bold but potentially awkward greeting. Its popularity surged due to the film's unique art style and Miles' relatable teenage awkwardness, becoming a staple for reaction images and relatable relationship humor.