Ryan Gosling Responds to 'Hey, Girl' Meme, Compares Himself to Fabio

Ryan Gosling is not that amused by the memes of him that have been spreading around the internet for years, including the infamous “Hey, Girl” one.

“I’ve never said that,” Ryan told Variety in response to the “Hey, Girl” meme which feature a photo of him with the phrase and a random sentiment.

Ryan is comparing being the subject of a viral meme to a situation that Fabio was in.

“Do you remember when Fabio got hit in the face with a pigeon on the roller coaster and it broke his nose?” Ryan asked. “Sometimes I feel like I’m the pigeon and the internet is Fabio‘s face… Actually, I don’t know if I’m the pigeon or I’m Fabio‘s face. Depends on the day, I guess.”

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Ryan did the interview with his La La Land co-star Emma Stone and she also questioned the popularity of the meme.

“I don’t even understand,” Emma said. “I mean, you’re great but why have you become this – why?”