Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme explained: Exploring origin of Five Nights at Freddy’s influenced viral sensation

In the wake of the immense success of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie, a new phenomenon has taken over TikTok – the Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme.

Published on Nov 14, 2023  |  12:49 PM IST |  691.6K
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Key Highlight
  • The Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme, born out of a misidentification of a bear-shaped trashcan
  • The Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme has evolved beyond its Five Nights at Freddy's origins

Following the enormous popularity of the film Five Nights at Freddy's, a new phenomenon has spread over TikTok: the Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme. This odd fad has captured the platform's attention, getting inspiration from TidyBear, a bear-shaped trashcan. The meme gained considerable popularity after being misidentified by Polish TikToker '.g.r.b'. Its reach extends well beyond the area of Five Nights at Freddy's fans. 

The birth of the meme 

The Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme began with a chance encounter between '.g.r.b.' and a bear-shaped trashcan named TidyBear, who wrongly associated it with Freddy Fazbear, the iconic figure from the Freddy Fazbear restaurant. This original video was later replicated by British TikToker 'YeGigglesaurus' (@flossinator), who soon racked up over 550,000 likes. The TikTok shows YeGigglesaurus approaching a similar TidyBear bin and jokingly asking, "Um guys, is this Freddy Fazbear?" to the rhythm of The Living Tombstone's 'Five Nights at Freddy's 1 Song. Despite its June premiere, the meme's popularity has grown, resonating with both die-hard fans and novices. 

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The TikTok takeover 

The Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme has developed into a varied trend since its debut. The sound, which came from both the original and YeGigglesaurus' rendition, has infiltrated TikTok, inspiring a slew of weird and funny videos. The meme has evolved beyond its Five Nights at Freddy's roots, providing a soundtrack for a plethora of bear-related stuff. The craze has taken on a life of its own, with bears engaged in unexpected activities such as riding motorbikes or engaging in fistfights. The meme's contagious character is obvious in its worldwide acceptance, capturing both producers and spectators. 

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Continued popularity amidst FNAF resurgence 

The success of the film Five Nights at Freddy's has likely contributed to the meme's long-lasting appeal. The meme acts as a cheerful and hilarious extension of the FNAF universe as fans rekindle their affection for the renowned horror game series. At the time of writing, the original sound of '.g.r.b' had inspired approximately 11,000 videos, while YeGigglesaurus' remix had generated 16,200 new TikToks. The meme's persistence on the platform attests to Five Nights at Freddy's continuing appeal and ability to grab the imagination of a varied audience. 

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Know more about the Freddy Fazbear trashcan meme:

What is the Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme?
The Freddy Fazbear Trashcan meme originated on TikTok when a Polish creator, '.g.r.b,' mistook a bear-shaped trashcan known as TidyBear for Freddy Fazbear, a character from the Five Nights at Freddy's series.

Who recreated the original TikTok that started the meme?
The original TikTok by '.g.r.b' was recreated by British TikToker 'YeGigglesaurus' (@flossinator). This recreation quickly gained popularity, accumulating over 550,000 likes and further fueling the meme's spread on TikTok.

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