When a good meme meets a good man, magic can happen. Of course, the timing has to be right, too—and with Feminist Ryan Gosling and the rise of the "Hey Girl" meme, it was perfection. The ...

Ryan Gosling Easter Egg Hunt the Latest Tribute to the Internet’s Favorite Meme. ... Gosling’s internet star launched with the seemingly apropros of nothing “Hey Girl” meme in late 2008.

Both Twitter and Tumblr lit up with photos of the Republican budget-maker overlaid with quirky economy-related tag lines as the "Hey Girl, It's Paul Ryan" meme was born.