Meme Overview

The Weird Movies meme template features a conversation between two characters about their preferences in horror films, highlighting their belief that their choices are more extreme.

Background

The meme showcases a male character, labeled 'EDGY,' who claims, 'I like watching weird movies but no one can match my freak,' while thinking of the notorious film The Human Centipede. The female character, dressed as a doctor, enthusiastically responds with, 'omg same!' and contemplates the graphic film Slow Torture Puke Chamber, with a cautionary note stating '(DO NOT WATCH THIS).' Following its initial posting on X in June 2024, discussions about the nature of edgy horror films emerged, leading to various recaptions and adaptations of the template.

How It Began

On June 22nd, 2024, X user @lowgradef shared an MS Paint illustration of the two characters discussing horror movies. The male character, labeled 'EDGY,' expresses his unique taste with the phrase, 'I like watching weird movies but no one can match my freak,' while reflecting on The Human Centipede. The female character, resembling a doctor, replies, 'omg same!' and thinks of the film Slow Torture Puke Chamber, which is accompanied by a warning, '(DO NOT WATCH THIS).' This tweet quickly gained traction, amassing over 171,000 likes within two days.

Internet Reaction

The original tweet sparked a wave of viral replies and quotes, fueling discussions around horror film preferences. For instance, on the same day, X user @trappychan_ commented, 'Both are deeply insecure people desperately trying to cling on something that makes them feel special because they cannot cope with being a loser,' which garnered over 25,000 likes. Another user, @erins_exorcism, criticized the choice of Slow Torture Puke Chamber, stating, 'weird horror movie vs exploitation film from a pedophilic abuser,' earning over 131,000 likes. Additionally, users began modifying the template; @ozlako introduced a third character questioning, 'That's crazy have y'all seen funny movies before?' while thinking of Happy Gilmore, which received over 32,000 likes. Another user, @kunwara_ladkaa, added a humorous twist with a Red Circle Perpetrators meme that included a character from Smiling Friends, gaining over 1,100 likes in a day.