The "Why Not Both?" meme originated from a mid-2000s Old El Paso commercial featuring a young girl named Mia Agraviador. In the commercial, a family debates whether to have hard or soft taco shells, and the girl suggests "Por qué no los dos?" which translates to "Why Not Both?" This catchphrase quickly became a popular meme used to humorously suggest choosing both options instead of just one, especially in situations where people are forced to pick between two alternatives. The meme is often used as a reaction image or phrase to advocate for a middle ground or to embrace dual choices rather than an either- or scenario.
This meme gained widespread popularity online starting around 2009-2010 and remains a cultural reference for situations where one might ask, "Why not have both alternatives?" instead of choosing just one.
