SDIYBT meme explained
In the summer of 2025, social media was taken over by a bizarre new catchphrase: “Start digging in yo butt, twin.” This absurd line, ripped from a SpongeBob SquarePants clip, quickly became a viral sensation, with its acronym SDIYBT spreading like wildfire across platforms.
Imagine this: a robotic SpongeBob calmly tells Plankton to “dig in his butt.” Plankton stares back, utterly bewildered. For some, it’s completely baffling; for others, it’s just plain hilarious. This meme perfectly encapsulates internet humor at its most unpredictable and delightfully goofy. People started slapping bold “SDIYBT” text over SpongeBob images and dropping the phrase into videos for quick laughs.
Online, SDIYBT became a go-to for playful, deadpan roasting. It’s a shocking, juvenile way to tell someone to shut up, blending taboo humor with the nostalgic appeal of SpongeBob. Gen Z, in particular, ate up the randomness. As one TikTok comment aptly put it, “it makes no sense, but we’re laughing.” Fans often describe the trend as “hilarious but weird,” showcasing young internet users’ love for offbeat humor. SDIYBT acts as a shared inside joke—ridiculous, slightly gross, and perfect internet fodder.
How a Random NBA YoungBoy Line Sparked The Craze
The roots of “digging in yo butt” actually predate 2025 by several years. Back in 2019, an image macro began circulating featuring rapper NBA YoungBoy from a music video, captioned with the lyrics “cuz imma still dig in my butt.” It was just a silly line, but meme creators seized on it.
One popular early version showed YoungBoy with the quote “imma dig in my butt.” While this initial meme didn’t go truly viral (only garnering a few dozen “smiles” on iFunny), it subtly planted the seed for future absurdity.
The phrase continued to pop up in niche meme circles over the next few years. Then, in late 2024 and early 2025, Instagram users started remixing the concept. On May 16, 2025, user @notesonifone posted a Marvel Jarvis meme featuring comedian Kevin Hart commanding, “Jarvis, start diggin’ in my butt.” This post blew up, racking up 114,000 likes in just two months.
Around the same time, @coconutking.mp4 posted a Dragon Ball-style meme with overlaid text: “I know you dig in yo butt twin.” This also went viral, pulling in tens of thousands of likes. Other similar posts, including a Leonardo DiCaprio “Smell your fingers” meme about butt-digging, further set the stage. The phrase clearly had staying power as a joke, but it hadn’t yet exploded across the entire internet.
When SpongeBob Crashed TikTok on July 4, 2025
The true turning point arrived on July 4, 2025, all thanks to TikTok. User @oe._ytv1 (a SpongeBob fan account) posted an edited clip from the SpongeBob episode “Welcome to the Chum Bucket.” In the original scene, a robotic SpongeBob bakes a Krabby Patty for Plankton. However, this TikTok edit added hilarious audio: when Plankton demands a patty, the SpongeBob robot suddenly retorts, “Start digging in yo butt, twin.”
This nonsensical catchphrase instantly caught fire. Within days, the video had garnered hundreds of thousands of views, with TikTok’s algorithm propelling its spread even further. Users heard the sound in their feeds and quickly started copying it.
After that original TikTok, dozens more accounts jumped on the trend. Mid-July saw a cascade of SDIYBT videos. On July 14, 2025, TikToker @noahjoearmstrong posted a clip lip-syncing to the SpongeBob audio, quickly racking up 394K views in just three days.
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The very next day, @elbappogod9 posted a relatable gaming meme titled “Trying to lock in with the boys on the game after a loss” over the SDIYBT sound. That one hit 411K views in a single day. Later on July 15, user @sunaisswagg shared a video joking about the phrase being a “new vocal stim,” captioning it “sdiybt :3,” which garnered 381K views.
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Each of these viral clips (and many others) carried the tag #SDIYBT or #spongebob, collectively transforming the phrase into a full-blown TikTok craze.
The meme quickly spread beyond TikTok. Users on Twitter/X and Instagram began quoting it. X user @hoodheresies07 made a fake video thumbnail titled “5 bone-chilling stories that will make you dig in yo butt,” which earned 17K likes in one day. Subreddits like r/im14andthisisdeep shared compilations of the funniest uses.
By mid-July, SDIYBT had exploded across social media. The original TikTok sound became a trending “original sound” on the platform, and hashtag searches showed tens of thousands of posts, primarily from US users but with a growing international presence. An old, obscure joke had suddenly found its massive moment, largely thanks to key TikTokers and that pivotal viral clip on July 4.
Why Is This Absurd Meme So Shareable?
“Start digging in yo butt” might seem utterly nonsensical and juvenile, but that’s precisely its charm and why it caught on. The humor is purely absurd and delightfully naughty. Fans compare it to the kind of shock-value punchlines that Gen Z absolutely loves. It’s a silly thing to say, and using it to playfully tell someone to shut up or focus is just hilariously unexpected.
One TikTok video uses the audio to playfully tease a gamer who can’t concentrate; the caption reads, “When you should be focusing on your game but you hear some nonsense” (the SDIYBT line plays as the punchline). As KnowYourMeme notes, many users employed SDIYBT “to represent a friend or coworker saying something unwarranted and unnecessary at a time they should really lock in.” It’s like a playful, weird “zip it”—instead of a normal request, you tell them to literally dig in their butt.
Fans often say it feels funny without needing any logical sense. One meme news site called the trend “hilarious but weird.” People frequently admit in comments that they don’t quite get it, asking “What’s happening?” even as they laugh. Distractify pointed out that “there’s nothing Gen Z loves more than a trend that only makes sense to them, especially if it comes from an obscure reference.”
A snippet of SpongeBob dialogue (something most people fondly remember) twisted with a bizarre sound effect perfectly hits all the right notes for young audiences who enjoy quirky inside jokes. One commenter even imagined someone using Neuralink to talk to their pets, only to hear them say “start diggin’ in yo’ butt, twin”—a perfectly absurd punchline.
Beyond the silly phrase itself, SDIYBT taps into nostalgia (SpongeBob is universally recognized) and the element of surprise. It’s a fresh, unexpected sound to reuse. TikTokers also found the original clip’s robotic voice and Plankton’s stunned reaction visually memorable. Demographically, it resonated mostly with teens and young adults. Gamer communities and meme pages especially picked it up, often tagging #sdiybt alongside #gaming or #memes.
The meme works because it’s shockingly random, highly shareable, and utterly unpretentious. It’s not deep; it’s just a goofy line exchanged for laughs.
Craziest Fan Edits: From Goku to Kevin Hart
Once SDIYBT took off, people quickly got creative with reusing it. The original TikTok audio became a “sound” that anyone could lip-sync to, leading to countless video spin-offs. Some fans even made remixes and edits, with a few TikTokers turning the phrase into a tiny song or dance. User @realmz posted an official TikTok sound called “sdiybt” that others could easily incorporate. Others layered it over popular tunes or created mashups with other meme audios.
On the image side, dozens of classic meme templates were updated with the butt-digging line. Internet users dropped SDIYBT into all sorts of familiar formats. There’s a Goku Prowler anime image meme with the text “I know you dig in yo butt twin” overlaid. This version was widely shared on Instagram (notably by the viral post from @coconutking.mp4) and mimicked the style of motivational posters.
The old “Snail in my ear” meme got a twist, with captions reading, “My snail is telling me to dig all up in my butt.” A “Thinkers on a Train” stock photo meme circulated, showing people literally pondering the butt line. People also repurposed the classic “When she looks through your phone” meme—there’s a version where instead of something embarrassing, all the searches on the phone relate to “digging in yo butt.” These kinds of remixes became widespread by mid-July.
Beyond that, people crafted mock “motivational” posters and fake advertisements. One example created a spoof inspirational quote image that simply stated, “Dig in yo butt, twin.” Several imaginative meme pages photoshopped speech bubbles or phone screens to incorporate the phrase. The key was that the format stayed fluid—any meme template that allowed for easy caption insertion quickly got the butt joke treatment. TikTok even saw text templates and filters featuring #SDIYBT.
The trend spun off hundreds of variations, from SpongeBob drawings to workout memes (joking that exercise advice is “dig deep—in your butt”). While no official app was specifically needed, many creators used standard meme-generator tools to quickly slap the text onto images. Once the phrase was out there, the internet treated it like a wild card, playing with it endlessly.
Journey from TikTok to Instagram and X
So far, SDIYBT has remained an online sensation, not quite breaking into mainstream pop culture or advertising. It’s largely a social-media phenomenon. No major brand or TV show has used the line (it’s simply too crude for advertisements), and there hasn’t been any “official” trademarking or a music video. Its most significant appearances have been in meme round-ups and coverage by sites like Distractify and KnowYourMeme.
A few TikTok and X celebrities have reposted or referenced SDIYBT for laughs, but none have turned it into a career-defining move. It has mostly stayed within the realm of YouTubers and meme influencers. There’s been no real controversy either—it’s generally too silly to be political or offensive beyond being childish. People mostly found it goofy rather than problematic. Any pushback primarily came from older internet users scratching their heads (“What are these kids talking about?”). But across forums and comment sections, most reactions were amusement or bewildered acceptance.
Its cultural impact is limited to highlighting Gen Z’s unique, random humor style: it’s one of those “remember that weird SpongeBob meme from 2025” jokes that will likely be talked about in passing but won’t be held up as culturally significant.
Catch the Latest SDIYBT Memes Still Hanging Around
As of late 2025, SDIYBT is still alive on social platforms, though it’s past its absolute peak. It thrives most strongly on TikTok, where the original sound and #SDIYBT hashtag remain active. Many of the biggest videos were US-based, but the meme has achieved global reach thanks to TikTok’s international audience. Creators in other English-speaking countries (UK, Canada, Australia) have made their versions, and even some Spanish-language TikTokers have copied it (one video jokingly translated the phrase).
Beyond TikTok, you’ll still occasionally find SDIYBT memes on Instagram and Twitter/X. Some meme communities on Reddit (like r/Memes or r/comedycemetery) occasionally feature it too, but nowhere near as much as in July 2025.
Demographically, it’s overwhelmingly a young crowd. The biggest fans are teens and early 20-somethings scrolling through TikTok. Unlike some memes that cross over into older audiences, this one remains mostly among the youth. Usage varies by region: in the US, it was trending on #fyp and #giftok for a while, while in East and Southeast Asia, it saw a few remixes thanks to SpongeBob’s global popularity. While detailed statistics aren’t available, anecdotal evidence (hashtags, comment languages) suggests North America and Europe contributed the bulk of its usage. You won’t find it much on Chinese social media or older platforms like Facebook (aside from reposts).
SDIYBT endures as a TikTok-born meme: it’s biggest where TikTok is most popular (US, Europe, parts of Latin America) and among people who grew up on SpongeBob and enjoy internet oddities.
Key Players in the Meme’s Rise
Several individuals and communities were crucial in spreading SDIYBT:
- TikTokers — The credit for the viral explosion largely goes to @oe._ytv1, the user who uploaded the original SpongeBob clip on July 4, 2025. Other viral TikTokers quickly followed suit, such as @noahjoearmstrong, @elbappogod9, and @sunaisswagg, each amassing hundreds of thousands of views with their unique takes. Their channels (and others reusing their videos) became central hubs for the meme.
- Instagram Meme Accounts — Pages like @notesonifone and @coconutking.mp4 played a significant role both before and during the trend. @notesonifone‘s Kevin Hart/Jarvis post garnered 114K likes, while @coconutking.mp4‘s Goku Prowler image scored 78K likes. They were instrumental in pushing the catchphrase into visual meme formats on Instagram.
- Online Communities — Meme forums and subreddits (like r/im14andthisisdeep and r/memes) actively discussed SDIYBT and compiled examples, helping to keep it alive between social media spikes. Even iFunny user @coughing and others helped by sharing the meme around.
- Meme News Sites — Editors on sites like KnowYourMeme and writers at Distractify documented the meme early on. Their coverage helped link together new posts, providing a timeline and context for a wider audience. While not content creators themselves, these reporters significantly shaped the meme’s narrative.
The original TikTok video by @oe._ytv1 can still be found online, and the profiles of key creators are easily discoverable. Influential posts include @notesonifone‘s Jarvis meme on Instagram and @hoodheresies07‘s Twitter post—these are readily found by searching those handles.
Future Outlook
Will SDIYBT stick around or simply fade away? Like many TikTok fads, it will most likely fade within a few months. Its virality was intense but relatively short-lived; by late summer 2025, the number of new videos had already begun to slow. In practice, SDIYBT will probably become a footnote—a memorable one-liner of 2025, much like past memes such as “Have you seen the Wilhelm scream?” or “We live in a society.” It’s absurd enough that a small group of fans will likely keep referencing it for a while (especially within SpongeBob fan communities or among meme historians), but it’s unlikely to spawn major new memes on its own.
It could evolve in subtle ways. The core concept—taking a random cartoon line and turning it into a pervasive catchphrase—could inspire new memes. Perhaps next summer, someone will unearth another weird SpongeBob or anime sound to do the same thing. If TikTok remains the dominant platform, something similar to SDIYBT will surely pop up as cultural inside jokes shift with the younger generation. If SDIYBT does experience a comeback, it will likely be as a nostalgic reference (imagine SpongeBob-themed anniversary memes).
Right now, it’s best understood as a 2025 meme moment—a quirky blip in internet culture. It will probably quiet down as memes are constantly replaced by the next catchy trend, but it could earn a minor legacy as “that weird SpongeBob meme” that people remember with a chuckle.
Key Takeaways
- Origins: This meme traces back to a 2019 NBA YoungBoy meme (“imma dig in my butt”) and exploded when an edited SpongeBob clip featuring “Start digging in yo butt, twin” was posted on TikTok.
- Viral Spread: In July 2025 on TikTok, users like @oe._ytv1, @noahjoearmstrong, @elbappogod9, and others lip-synced the SpongeBob audio, quickly garnering hundreds of thousands of views. The hashtag #SDIYBT and related memes quickly dominated feeds.
- Humor: Its humor lies in pure absurdity—telling someone to literally “dig in [their] butt” is shockingly silly. Fans used it to playfully shut down friends or call out distractions, as if saying “stop talking, go dig in your butt instead.” Many comment threads were full of laughing confusion (“wtf did I just watch?”).
- Memes & Variations: The phrase was inserted into countless image macros and video formats: Goku anime pictures, Jarvis Commands (Kevin Hart), “looking through your phone” jokes, and mock inspirational posters. TikTok also saw sound-remixes and dance clips emerge (one user even released it as a music sound).
- Impact: SDIYBT was mostly an internet phenomenon. No major brands or shows adopted it—it remained largely confined to TikTok, Instagram, X, and meme forums. It highlights Gen-Z humor: outlandish, referential, and often brief. Meme sites like Distractify and KnowYourMeme covered it as a significant trend.
- Demographics: Young TikTok users (primarily in the US and other English-speaking countries) enthusiastically embraced it. It spread via TikTok’s global reach, but especially in North America and Europe. Gamers and meme enthusiasts were big fans, with many TikToks tagged #gaming.
- Future: It’s likely a fad rather than a long-term meme. While it will fade with time, it will be remembered as a quirky internet moment of 2025. It might inspire similar memes, but by the end of 2025, it was already giving way to the next viral catchphrase.
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