THE GEN Z DANCING RAT (RATZ)

The famous Dancing Rat meme, originating in January 2025, TikTok user @ratomilton shared a 3D animation of a rat dancing to "Chess Type Beat" by Joyful. This video amassed over 55 million plays and 7.3 million likes within a month. The trend escalated when streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed recreated the dance, propelling it to viral status with his video surpassing 174 million plays and 19 million likes in two weeks. Now, the Dancing Rat meme has reached the billions, and no one can stop its unstoppable rise. With remixes, challenges, and viral adaptations flooding social media, it’s a cultural phenomenon that’s taken on a life of its own. From mainstream platforms to niche corners of the internet, the Dancing Rat has solidified its place in meme history, becoming a symbol of internet creativity and unstoppable momentum.