The 'See You Later Virgins' meme is a staple of internet culture used to signal a mock sense of superiority after achieving a minor success. Often featuring a character walking away with a smug expression or performing a dramatic exit, the phrase originated in the early 2010s across image boards like 4chan. It gained massive traction on Reddit and Twitter as a way to joke about entering a 'higher tier' of life—like getting a first date or finally understanding a complex topic. The humor stems from the irony of using such a condescending phrase for relatively small accomplishments, making it the perfect tool for self-deprecating or ironic boasting.