The "Not What I'm Called" meme was created by Tumblr user possessable back on June 7th, 2024. The original version of the meme shows two characters staring down the cyclops Polyphemus from Homer's ...

“It gives a reason for not drinking without actually giving a reason.” Pairing it with a lighthearted sigh or laugh, or even an eye roll, helps ensure it lands well, she adds.