“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’ meme?
While it’s not a new meme, the “it’s always wyd” meme is infinitely flexible. For those who need a refresher on the term, “wyd” is an acronym often used to mean “what are you up to?” or as a way to booty call someone. The “never” got added to “wyd” memes in 2017, according to Know Your Meme.
People are getting creative with what they would rather hear, from “let’s talk about the moon” to a quote from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.
Naturally, overblown romantic speeches are a very popular use of the meme, since “wyd” is usually not used in a very romantic context. “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. It’s always wyd, never what can I do for you.
And some suggestions got really dark.
Maybe it’s time to retire “wyd” once and for all.
