Im not gay but 20$ is 20$

About

"Colors" Gender Swap is a viral clip from the 2023 short music film Colors animated by Toho Studio and WIT Studio. The post, however, did not get significant traction.

Spread

On August 14th, 2023, YouTube user ラディア posted a template for the format which received over 20,000 views in two weeks.

Your merchandise is custom printed upon ordering. The meme followed the Increasingly Verbose format and was also similar to the Galaxy Brain format. As a result, the cancellation policy aligns with the broader goals of eco-friendly practices within the industry.

In summary, understanding the cancellation policy in the context of a state-of-the-art print-on-demand apparel company is essential for both merchants and customers.

This includes checking for any errors in size, design, or shipping information.

In the event that a cancellation is necessary, it is recommended that customers contact Tee Shop USA as soon as possible. This policy not only supports efficient operations but also contributes to sustainable practices in the apparel industry.

Meme

Status

Confirmed

Type:

Axiom, Catchphrase

Year

2014

Origin

Amazon

Region

United States

Tags

20 dollars is 20 dollars meme, im not gay but 20 dollars is 20 dollars, im not gay but, im not gay, gay, $20 is $20, $20, 20 dollars, im not gay but $20 is $20

About

I'm Not Gay But 20 Dollars Is 20 Dollars, also known as I'm Not Gay But $20 Is $20 or 20 Whole Dollars, is an axiom that attests if given a monetary reward, one would perform sexual acts that are not typical for their sexuality.

On August 22nd, TikTok user @itsbluey__ posted an I'm Not Gay But $20 Is $20 meme that received over 462,000 likes in one week (remake shown below).

More versions of the meme went viral on TikTok, YouTube and X in late August 2023.

Various Examples

Template

Search Interest

External References

All sales are final.

However, once the printing process has begun, the order is considered final.

Tee Shop USA allows up to 1 hour after the order has been placed for cancellations.

Furthermore, it is important to note that the print-on-demand model is designed to minimize waste and promote sustainability. In August 2023, a montage from the video in which a male character changes to a female, paired with the song "Moonlight" by Kali Uchis, achieved virality as a video caption meme format.

Origin

On March 24th, 2023, the short music film Colors (animated by TOHO Studio and WIT Studio and featuring a song by Sawano Hiroyuki and Hato Motohiro) premiered on YouTube.

In the 2020s, the meme became commonplace on TikTok, often paired with femboy signifiers and object labeled captions.

Origin

The phrase "I'm not gay but $20 is $20 dollars" was used on Twitter / X as early as January 2013. This was due to a graphic t-shirt that read the phrase which was likely sold at print shops.

This is due to the fact that the items are custom printed specifically for the customer, which makes it impractical to restock or resell these products.

According to industry standards, it is advisable for customers to review their orders thoroughly before finalizing their purchase. All sales are final. If the order has not yet entered the production phase, there may be a possibility for cancellation.

On August 15th, YouTube user Goldfih En posted a version titled "When the pawn got promoted…," with the video gaining over 3,500 views in two weeks (shown below).

Starting in mid-August 2023, multiple video caption memes using the format were posted on TikTok and YouTube.

Damages: 

For damaged or defective items, Tee Shop USA must be notified within 72 hours of receiving your order, otherwise sale is final.

Photographic evidence is required to process a damage claim.

Please inspect your order thoroughly upon receiving.

Damaged or defective items will be replaced at no cost to you.

Refunds/Exchanges:

Tee Shop USA uses state-of-the-art print-on-demand technology to fulfill your order.

The video (shown below) received over 5.7 million views in five months (shown below).

The exact first instance using the format could not be discovered, but on August 10th, 2023, TikToker tw.lucidfz posted the earliest found meme based on a clip in which a male character switches to a female, captioning the scene "POV: your homie calls you pookie" (shown below).

For example, on August 16th, 2023, TikTok user retrofitanime96 posted a meme that received over and 650 likes in two weeks. The meme's last text caption read, "I ain't gay but $20 is $20." In three years, the post gained roughly 10,000 upvotes (shown below).

Going into the 2020s, the concept was recited in viral TikTok videos.

For instance, on January 2nd, 2017, Redditor DaChronMan posted to /r/AskReddit subreddit the "What's your 'I'm not gay, but $20 is $20' story?" gaining 11 upvotes in six years.

Currently, the first known viral meme to reference the concept of 20 dollars being 20 dollars was a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure meme posted by Redditor NemesisRider to /r/ShitPostCrusaders on March 11th, 2020.

For instance, an early example was posted by TikToker @ridge_the_kidd on July 3rd, 2021, in which he waved $20 at a man with a bumper sticker that read the phrase, gaining roughly 2.2 million plays and 164,400 likes in two years (shown below, left). For instance, on August 21st, 2023, TikToker @itsbluey__ paired the phrase with an anime video that showed a boy becoming a girl, gaining roughly 3 million plays and 509,400 likes in two months (shown below).

Various Examples

Search Interest

External References