16 "Learning From Spider-Man" Memes That Perfectly Nailed Our Favorite Copycat Moments

Visuals

The image is a still from the animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It depicts Peter B. Parker (left) and Miles Morales (right) outdoors. Peter Parker is crouched, resting his chin on his right fist in a "thinking" pose. Miles Morales, wearing an oversized Spider-Man mask and a green jacket over his suit, is positioned slightly behind Peter, mimicking the exact crouching posture and hand-to-face gesture while looking toward Peter.

Timeline

• December 14, 2018: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is released in theaters. The scene occurs during a sequence where Miles attempts to shadow Peter's veteran movements.
• January 2, 2019: Redditor u/RoseBladePhantom submits a labeled version to r/MemeEconomy. Peter is labeled "MCU" and Miles is labeled "DCEU." The post gains 1,600+ upvotes.
• January 2019 – Present: The template gains traction on platforms like Tumblr and Twitter, primarily used to depict wholesome admiration or the literal copying of behaviors between two parties.

• The Hyperfixation Enthusiast: Mirrors the supportive friend dynamic where one party reflects the energy of the other regardless of the topic.
• The Borrowed Wardrobe: Captures the "girlfriend hoodie" trope, where the secondary party's aesthetic is a direct byproduct of the primary party's wardrobe.
• The Intergenerational Hobby: Highlights shared enthusiasm between a veteran and a newcomer in technical or niche hobbies where a skill gap exists.