Looking for a ‘Man in Finance’? The stats might be against you.

WNYC News | Jun 7, 2024

What are the odds of finding a man in finance, 6’5”, with blue eyes and a trust fund?

It’s a popular question in some internet circles after the now-ubiquitous “Man in Finance” meme from New Yorker Megan Boni went supernova viral.

The 19-second video now has 40 million views and counting — plus countless stitches, star remixes, a London flash mob and a talent deal for its creator.

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