Origin

The “No Bitches?” meme originated from a February 2022 Instagram post by @toonsmyth, featuring Megamind (2010 DreamWorks film) pointing at a screen displaying “No Bitches?” The image mocked lonely or unsuccessful people, particularly in dating contexts.

The format spread across Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit throughout February-April 2022.

Format Evolution

The meme quickly evolved multiple variants:

• “No Bitches?” (original)
• “No Maidens?” (Elden Ring crossover, February 2022)
• “No [X]?” (endless variations)

The Megamind smirk and pointing gesture became shorthand for calling out failures or deficiencies.

Peak Usage (Early 2022)

The format dominated early 2022 meme culture, particularly among:

• Gaming communities (Elden Ring’s “Maidens” terminology)
• Dating discourse
• Self-deprecating humor
• Friend group roasts

The “Maidens” variant gained particular traction due to Elden Ring’s February 2022 launch and the game’s NPC Varre asking players “Maidenless?”

Controversy

The term “bitches” drew criticism for:

• Misogynistic language
• Incel culture associations
• Dehumanizing women

Some communities pushed back, preferring “Maidens” or other variants.

Decline

Peak usage: February-May 2022. By mid-2022, the format had been exhausted, and controversy reduced its use.

Sources

• Know Your Meme: No Bitches
• Kotaku: Elden Ring Meme Crossover
• Twitter Moments: Megamind February 2022