‘The Most Confusing Thing I’ve Ever Seen’

Guy Fieri shared a photo on social media that left many of his fans scratching their heads.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, the host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives posted a curious image on Instagram. In the picture, Fieri is seated on a horse, looking relaxed in dark-wash jeans, a white T-shirt, and white-framed sunglasses. One hand holds the reins, while the other rests on his hip.

However, the angle of the photo drew more attention to the horse rather than the celebrity chef. The horse’s head had been transformed into a cartoonish bray, standing out with its golden-yellow hue and a red tongue beneath a set of exaggerated blocky teeth, a sharp contrast to the animal’s brown coat.

Fieri’s photo edit tapped into a viral meme that began circulating earlier in the week. The original image came from a screenshot of the upcoming romantic drama We Live in Time, set to hit theaters this fall. The film stars Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield and features a scene with a carousel horse sporting the same comical cartoon head.

Judging by the comments on Fieri’s post, many of his fans were unaware of the meme’s origins.

One highly-liked comment read, “This is the most confusing thing I’ve ever seen,” capturing the general sentiment. Although some responded to clarify the We Live in Time reference, many were still perplexed.

“Guy, what is this?” a fan asked straightforwardly, reflecting the confusion prevalent among Fieri’s followers.

Another commenter humorously questioned, “Are we protecting the horse’s identity for some reason? 😂😂”

Some simply expressed bewilderment with posts like, “Yikes !!! 😮😂”

Yet, there were also those who found the post hilarious, even if they did not fully grasp the context.

“LOL! 🤣 that 🐴” one person wrote.

“Loving the content guy!” another fan added appreciatively.

An enthusiastic Instagram user proclaimed, “You win the internet 🐴”

Despite the mixed reactions, it’s clear Fieri’s post managed to engage and entertain his audience. Whether confused or amused, fans couldn’t help but share their thoughts on the unexpected and whimsical photo.