“It’s always wyd and never…” is a viral meme that started first appeared on Twitter in 2017, with people filling in the end of the sentence with what they would rather hear, fandom quotes, and better acronyms people should use instead.
What is the it’s always wyd and never meme?
While it’s not a new meme, the it’s always wyd and never meme is infinitely flexible. For those who need a refresher on the term, “wyd” is an acronym that directly translates to “what you doing?” It’s often used to mean “what are you up to?” or utilized as a way to booty call someone. The “and never” got added to in 2017, according to Know Your Meme.
This particular meme format involves people getting creative regarding what kind of texts they would rather get than a “wyd” booty call, from “let’s talk about the moon” to a quote from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.
Overblown romantic speeches are a very popular use of the meme, since “wyd” is usually not used in a very romantic context and the internet loves juxtaposition.
“HYD,” or how you doing, also got added to the second part of the meme. The line references a catchphrase by the character Joey Tribbiani on Friends.
Some wanted to lampoon the self-interested way people who send “wyd” texts generally behave. For them, it’s always “wyd (I want something from you)”, never “what can I do for you?”
And it wouldn’t be a wild time on the internet if some suggestions didn’t get really dark…
Maybe it’s time to retire “wyd” once and for all.
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated for relevance.
