[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-80px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The internet can be a strange place at times. Between chaotic bouncing badgers, dancing hamsters, and a lone baby shaking some moves to Blue Swede, generation after generation have shared (and been entertained by) odd viral videos since the dawn of the world wide web. Fast forward to 2023, however, and <\/span>there\u2019s so much content out there online that it\u2019s starting to feel like we\u2019ve witnessed it all<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not so fast: you haven\u2019t seen anything until you\u2019ve feasted your eyes on the internet\u2019s latest viral offering, going by the half-intriguing, half-repulsive name of \u201cSkibidi Toilet.\u201d Depending on your age, it\u2019s likely this meme, and subsequent YouTube series, has passed you by – but digital natives Gen Alpha are going wild for it. But <\/span>what exactly is Skibidi Toilet, and how did it get to be so popular with kids?<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The premise of Skibidi Toilet is as follows: <\/span>A talking, spinning head that pops out of a toilet and frantically mouths along to a dance remix of a viral Bulgarian song<\/b>. After viewing, you might be forgiven for thinking that it was all just a hallucination, or a particularly inventive nightmare. However, the trend doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/span><\/p>\n The popularity of the floating, singing toilet head proved so strong that the video\u2019s creator went on to create further episodes, uploading short clips to YouTube that elaborated on the flying-head-in-toilet \u201cplot\u201d. As time went by, a nemesis was added to the mix, and the (<\/span>very <\/span><\/i>loose) storyline depicted the now-famed Skibidi Toilets <\/span>at war against an enemy with electronic devices, such as speakers and CCTV cameras, for heads<\/b>. None of the videos have any dialogue, instead relying on loud special effects, wacky animation, and a frenetic mix of comedy and horror imagery to entertain their viewers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Georgia-based YouTube creator and animator Alexey Gerasimov<\/b> uploaded the first Skibidi Toilet video to his channel, DaFuq!?Boom! in February 2023. Gerasimov, a self-taught animator, uses a free 3D computer graphics software called Source Filmmaker to make his videos. This tool is also behind the animation of many popular video games, such as <\/span>Half Life 2<\/span><\/i>, and the <\/span>Left 4 Dead<\/span><\/i> series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The graphics and animation are why Skibidi Toilet has the overall feel of an online game, and the fierce violence, invasions and explosions only serve to complete the look. In fact, Skibidi Toilet\u2019s huge popularity has even inspired a playable mobile game, titled <\/span>Skibidi War – Toilet Attack<\/span><\/i><\/a>, letting players immerse themselves in a first-person shooter world of TV and toilet heads.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2023\/11\/13142753\/2023-11-Skibidi-Toilet_Inside-Image.jpg” alt=”why is skibidi toilet so popular” title_text=”2023-11-Skibidi Toilet_Inside Image” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n At time of writing, DaFuq!?Boom! <\/span>has amassed over 41 million subscribers<\/span><\/a>, with Skibidi Toilet videos garnering more than 12 billion views since their launch – so calling the phenomenon \u201cpopular\u201d almost seems like an understatement at this point.<\/span><\/p>\n Just like any meme or <\/span>phenomenon on the internet<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>it\u2019s not always easy to understand the reasons behind popularity or virality<\/b>, and Skibidi Toilet videos are no exception. Part of the explanation could lie in just <\/span>how outlandish the imagery and ideas are<\/b>: after all, it\u2019s not every day you see an armed flying lavatory, or a swiveling head serenading you from the cistern with an annoyingly catchy dance song.<\/span><\/p>\n After the first video\u2019s initial success, the <\/span>regular web series uploads on YouTube likely helped to secure Skibidi Toilet a place in 2023 internet culture<\/b>, as viewers tuned in for new updates on the saga – possibly wondering just how much odder the series could get.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Much of Skibidi Toilet\u2019s fame can be attributed to its success among younger generations online, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that the <\/span>content shown in it is appropriate for kids<\/span><\/a>. Where once, videos on how to make slime were the viral choice for kids of the day, dark, explosive war scenes between everyday objects have taken their place. Given that the storyline (or what passes for one) focuses on a war between the toilets and the tech-headed beings, <\/span>there\u2019s a lot of violence shown in the short videos<\/b>. Explosions, death, gunfire and gore are principal features in pretty much all of the episodes – particularly the later ones, which are lengthier than the short clips uploaded at the beginning of the series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether your kids watch it or not comes down to if you\u2019re comfortable with the content as a parent<\/b>. Given the viral nature of the videos, it\u2019s likely your kids will come across the famed flying toilets at some point, either through the success of the YouTube channel, or perhaps a friend hooked on the video game version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The huge hype surrounding the series also means that copycat videos have sprung up across YouTube, social media, and most other corners of the internet. These videos could easily contain far more inappropriate content, profanity, or imagery which is more sexual in nature<\/strong>. This is why, no matter your child\u2019s age, it\u2019s important to understand what type of content they\u2019re engaging with online. \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/a>If you are concerned about the content your child is exposed to on YouTube or on other platforms, like social media, there are some things you can do to help ensure the videos they watch are more light-hearted and positive.\u00a0\u00a0 By following these tips, and regularly engaging with your children about what they like to do online, you\u2019ll be working to stay on top of trends and your child\u2019s interests: which will in turn help keep the content your child is exposed to as positive as possible. Being proactive, reactive, and open to new ideas is the best way to create a safe space for your child as they explore all the exciting – and weird – things the digital world has to offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The internet can be a strange place at times. Between chaotic bouncing badgers, dancing hamsters, and a lone baby shaking some moves to Blue Swede, generation after generation have shared (and been entertained by) odd viral videos since the dawn of the world wide web. Fast forward to 2023, however, and there\u2019s so much content […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":53138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is Skibidi Toilet?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Who created Skibidi Toilet?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Why is Skibidi Toilet so popular?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Is Skibidi Toilet for kids?<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to monitor content your child sees online<\/b><\/h2>\n
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