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Recall those childhood days when you’d endlessly repeat the same silly joke, driving everyone crazy while finding it even more hilarious? Kids today still do that, but it’s taken to a whole new level with memes.
This week’s viral sensation: “Sticking out your gyat for the rizzler”
Just like a real virus, this week’s trending video, “Sticking out your gyat for the rizzler,” spreads rapidly, spirals out of control, and leaves everyone feeling exasperated.
The brief video showcases a Fortnite character dancing as a high-pitched child’s voice belts out lyrics packed with ultra-specific Gen-Z slang, set to a tune borrowed from Suicidal Idol’s “Ecstasy.” While I find it incredibly irritating, kids appear to adore it—or at least enjoy hating it. Uploaded a week ago on TikTok by ovp.9, the clip has garnered millions of views, with countless lip-syncs and responses amassing even more attention. If you’re curious (though I can’t imagine why), explore the 40,000+ uses of the original audio on TikTok before it fades into obscurity like “one, two, buckle my shoe.
Here’s what the lyrics say: “Sticking out your gyatt for the rizzler. You’re so skibidi. You’re so Fantum tax. I just want to be your sigma. Freaking come here. Give me Ohio.”
After thorough investigation, I’ve decoded the meaning behind it all. Essentially, it mirrors the “slang overload” memes that were trendy a few years back. The terms are intentionally cryptic, creating a joke that’s only funny if you’re in on it. I grasp about 90% of it, but only because I write this column weekly.
Sticking out your gyat: Initially, “gyat” or “gyatt” was an exclamation like “god-DAMN,” used when seeing someone attractive. Now, “gyat” has evolved to refer to an appealing backside.
Rizzler: A twist on “rizz,” which means charisma. The singer is claiming to be a person with rizz—a rizzler.
Skibidi: A nod to the viral YouTube cartoon series “Skibidi Toilet,” known for its absurdity.
Fanum tax: This dives deep into niche online culture. It stems from Twitch streamer Phanum, who jokingly takes food from others’ plates, calling it a “Fanum tax.”
Sigma: Sigmas are an internet-invented category of men who are neither alphas nor betas but are considered cooler than both. It’s pretty silly.
“Ohio”: In meme language, Ohio symbolizes a bizarrely awful place, almost mythically so.
Introducing a new male archetype: The iDubbbz-Conner Man
For decades, young people have ironically embraced unfashionable trends, though the specific styles evolve. Fifteen years ago, it was millennials sporting handlebar mustaches and ‘70s tees; before that, Gen-X’s “norm-core” saw punks donning the dullest K-Mart attire. The common thread? Pairing outdated fashion with something jarringly mismatched to scream, “This is intentional.” Norm-core enthusiasts combined punk hairstyles with fake Izod shirts, while early 2000s hipsters flaunted pricey designer glasses. With Idubbz-Conner, their tattoos signal irony, ensuring no one mistakes them for ordinary guys from Montreal.
What exactly is a “pavement princess”?
In the 1990s, rollerblading’s popularity nosedived after this homophobic joke spread: Q: What’s the worst part about rollerblading? A: Telling your parents you’re gay.
Today’s youth seem to be targeting overpriced, oversized pickup trucks—built for rugged work or off-roading but rarely used for either. These vehicles are now mockingly called “pavement princesses.”
The term predates the internet, but its online usage is surging, potentially deterring suburbanites eyeing a Ford 250. Reddit communities like r/shittycarmods are flooding with images of these trucks, such as this one with a laughable tow-hitch, this absurd creation, and this tiny driver needing a step-stool to reach his hood.
What exactly is “gamer dent”?
“Gamer dent,” also known as “headset dent,” refers to the temporary marks left on gamers’ heads after prolonged headset use. While it’s a real phenomenon, it’s harmless and fades quickly. Much like the indentation from a wedding ring, a tight headset can leave a mark on the skin, but it doesn’t alter the skull’s shape. The dent vanishes after a shower, a head massage, or simply removing the headset for a few hours. Natural skull irregularities can also cause dents, which are typically harmless unless they indicate a skull tumor.
