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Ryan Gosling: Single by Choice (Choice of the Females)

A meme featuring Ryan Gosling, a real-life celebrity, standing confidently with his hands in his suit pockets. He is dressed in a black suit with white trim, and the background shows blurred figures, suggesting a public event or red carpet setting. The text overlay at the top reads '*single by choice* (choice of the females)', which humorously twists the phrase 'single by choice' to imply his single status is due to others' preferences rather than his own decision. A watermark with the username 'u/Creative_pay_3368' is present at the bottom of the image.
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Overview

A meme featuring Ryan Gosling, a real-life celebrity, standing confidently with his hands in his suit pockets. He is dressed in a black suit with white trim, and the background shows blurred figures, suggesting a public event or red carpet setting. The text overlay at the top reads 'single by choice (choice of the females)', which humorously twists the phrase 'single by choice' to imply his single status is due to others' preferences rather than his own decision. A watermark with the username 'u/Creative_pay_3368' is present at the bottom of the image.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit, specifically the 'Meme' community. It uses an edited photograph of Ryan Gosling, likely taken from a public appearance or red carpet event, with added text to create a humorous effect. The watermark 'u/Creative_pay_3368' indicates the Reddit user who created or shared the meme. The image is a remix, as it modifies an existing photograph with text overlay to generate comedic content.

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