What's 'Headlock Selfie' Redraw Meme? The Fan Art Trend Inspired By A Couple's Selfie Explained

Apparently, Twitter's (X) latest trend involves redrawing a photo of a girl getting put in a headlock by someone with a large, muscular arm in front of a mirror, known as the Healock Selfie Trend

If you're curious about the story of the selfie and how it became a viral meme on X, this article is for you!

Where Is The 'Headlock Selfie' From?

X user @biforvi is the person behind the "headlock selfie," uploaded in April 2024, featuring a picture of a girl taking a selfie in front of a mirror while she is being put in a headlock by someone behind her. (shown below)

How Did 'Headlock Selfie' Become A Redraw Trend?

Like many redraw trends on the internet, authenticity is a major aspect that provokes artists and fans to see their favorite characters in a certain pose or art style. For "Headlock Selfie's" case a few days after the picture was posted on X was enough to entice artists with creativity. For example, on April 18th, 2024, Twitter / X user @k2rasu uploaded fan art of Acheron and Black Swan from Honkai Star Rail in the pose. On the 19th, Twitter / X^[3] user @AnnyDee__ uploaded fan art of Alhaitam from Genshin Impact.

What Are Some Notable Examples of The 'Headlock Selfie' Redraws?

For the full history of "Headlock Selfie," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry more information.