The 'Two Bros Chillin' In A Hot Tub' meme originated from a short clip posted to Vine by Anthony Padilla in 2016. In the video, Padilla records two men sitting at opposite ends of a hot tub while singing a short song that ends with the line, 'five feet apart 'cause they're not gay.' The clip quickly went viral for its humorous commentary on fragile masculinity and the absurd lengths men sometimes go to avoid the perception of intimacy. Over the years, the template has evolved from a simple Vine reference into a versatile format for mocking extreme social distancing, awkward social interactions, or even celebrating platonic friendships with a touch of irony.