Description

“HEY GIRL” is set in outlined capitals above a photographic portrait of a bearded man giving the camera a soft, meaningful look.

What is on the wrapper?

A cut-out head-and-shoulders photograph of a blond, bearded man with a level gaze and slightly raised eyebrow, floating on the white foil under HEY GIRL in white capitals with a black outline. It is built on a long-running internet meme format, and the deadpan sincerity of the expression is the entire joke.

Is it a real condom?

Yes. Same certification you would expect off a pharmacy shelf — CE marked, ISO 4074, 52mm nominal width (±2mm), over 180mm long, 4 to 5 year shelf life. The printing is the only thing that changes. A Kissy Bang Bang design, printed in London where the brand has run since 2007.

When to hand it out

Valentine’s, hen weekends, Secret Santa, and gifts for anyone who has ever been sent this meme. It works best on people who recognise the format instantly.