How the 'My Taste in Women' Trend Evolved from Online Quizzes to Viral Jokes
By Robert Thorne
Q: Where did the "my taste in women" meme originate?
A: The format evolved out of mid-2010s lifestyle quizzes from publishers like BuzzFeed and Vice, before transforming into four-panel image macros on Twitter around 2020 and viral swipe slideshows on TikTok by 2024.
Q: What makes modern versions of the meme funny?
A: The humor relies on absurd contrast and self-deprecation. Rather than showing genuinely compatible romantic options, users showcase dangerous, emotionally unstable, or cartoonish characters to mock their own poor judgment.
Q: Why do these memes sometimes spark online controversy?
A: Backlash occurs when creators apply fictional archetypes to real groups of people. Publicly dividing women into acceptable and unacceptable media tropes frequently reinforces harmful racial, economic, or gendered stereotypes.
Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.
