The 'Not My Name, Quarterback' meme stems from the viral trend using The Ting Tings' hit song 'That's Not My Name,' where creators list various nicknames or misconceptions about themselves before landing on their true identity. In the sports world, particularly football, this template is used by athletes to showcase their versatility or to poke fun at the different roles they play on the field. The meme's popularity peaked on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, where cinematic footage of a player is synced to the beat. It serves as a hype-building format that highlights a player's skills, stats, or their primary position—most notably the coveted quarterback spot—while rejecting labels that do not fit their persona.