Every corner of the internet has its stereotypes.
The manosphere has “Chad” and “Brad.” Black Twitter and urban spaces talk about “Tyrone,” “Pookie,” and “RayRay.” And then you’ve got “Tracey” and “Stacey”—the basic women chasing validation, lifestyle, and the next thrill.
They’re memes, but the reason these names won’t die is because they represent archetypes everyone recognizes in modern dating.
The Chad & Brad Divide
Chad is the good-looking, confident guy women lust after. He doesn’t need money, status, or even effort—his looks and swagger pull women in. He’s the fantasy.
Brad is the “safe” guy. Stable, reliable, maybe even boring. Women “settle” for him after they’re done with Chad. Brad is the provider, the back-up plan, the guy who cleans up after Chad wrecks her twenties.
Tyrone, Pookie, and RayRay
Tyrone is the stereotypical bad boy—charismatic, dominant, the one women “can’t resist” even though they know better.
Pookie and RayRay are the broke, reckless guys who still manage to get women because of charm, manipulation, or sheer audacity. They’re the cautionary tale: exciting in the moment, destructive in the long run.
Tracey and Stacey
Stacey is the attractive, high-maintenance woman chasing Chad and Tyrone in her prime. She thrives on attention, knows her power, but often confuses lust for love.
Tracey is her less attractive, maybe less popular counterpart—still craving the same validation, but often left competing for scraps in the same dating market.
Why These Archetypes Matter
These aren’t just jokes—they reflect how modern dating actually works.
Women chase excitement first, stability second.
Men chase beauty first, loyalty second.
Both sides learn the hard way that looks, thrills, and attention don’t build lasting relationships.
The Brutal Reality
Behind every meme is a truth: people don’t change the dating game, they just play different roles in the same script.
Chad and Tyrone get women young, Brad waits until later, sometimes by choice, sometimes not. Pookie and RayRay are fun but destructive. Stacey is wanted until she’s not. Tracey watches from the sidelines, bitter but still playing.
Closing Thought 💭
If you hate these stereotypes, don’t blame the internet—blame the fact that too many men and women actually live them out.
Unfortunately, the meme appears to reflect the reality.
-The Rational Ram
The Rational Ram 