The Buff Doge meme is a hilarious spin on the iconic Doge meme, which originally featured a Shiba Inu with a curious expression that became synonymous with internet culture. This version of Doge, however, takes on a more exaggerated form, with the head of a fluffy white Samoyed photoshopped onto the body of a colossal bodybuilder. The meme plays on the visual humor of juxtaposition, combining the innocence and cuteness of a dog with the outrageous musculature of a bodybuilder. The image went viral online as people connected with its comedic take on over-the-top self-perception and unearned bravado.