Meaning
What does Netflix: Are You Still Watching? mean?
Netflix: Are you still watching? is a popular online trend derived from the Netflix and Chill meme, referencing the question the streaming site poses if one is idle for too long.
The question is usually paired with reaction images or videos filled with sexual allusions, combined with the caption “someone’s daughter:”.
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Origin
What's the origin of Netflix: Are You Still Watching??
Netflix and Chill meme started emerging online in late 2014, predominantly on Twitter posts.
The great success of this meme led to the creation of the “Netflix: Are you still watching?” format, that started emerging in late 2016.
An early compilation of the joke was published by me.me in February, 2017.
Spread & Usage
How did Netflix: Are You Still Watching? spread?
The online trend started taking over the web in 2018, when various image macros and TikTok clips would become a more popular sight online.
The trope would be frequently seen on sites like Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter as well as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
External resources
- Omfut.com – Are you still watching someones daughter Netflix?
- Ranker.com – Hilariously Depressing Memes For When Netflix Asks If You’re Still Watching
- Reddit – r/KnowYourMeme