The Funny Story Behind The Spider-Man Meme Shoot With Garfield, Maguire & Holland

Andrew Garfield Shares A Funny Anecdote About Shooting The Iconic Spider-man Meme With Tobey Maguire And Tom Holland.

By Akshay Sharma
May 10,2023
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is still remembered for the epic cameo appearances of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the Tom Holland starrer. One of the highlights of the movie was when the three Spider-Men recreated the “Pointy Spidey” meme, which is still popular among fans.

The Story Behind The Meme Shoot

During an interview, Andrew Garfield shared a funny anecdote about the shoot of the iconic Spider-Man meme. According to him, they were asked to shoot the meme pose right after they landed on the set. The makers were aware that the picture would soon turn into a meme sensation.

The three Spider-Men were initially confused and did not understand what was happening. Andrew Garfield shared that they were laughing and trying not to stare at each other’s crotches while comparing bulges.

The Origin Of The “Pointy Spidey” Meme

The “Pointy Spidey” Meme

The original “Spider-Men Pointing At Each Other” meme was based on a cartoon still from a 1967 Spider-Man episode called Double Identity. The actors recreated the meme during the shoot of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield nailed the “Pointy Spidey” meme and made everyone laugh. Even though the movie was released two years ago, the meme is still hilarious and popular among fans.