Introduction

Coraline Choking Herself is a meme originating from a scene in the 2009 film Coraline.

Background

The scene showcases Coraline Jones choking herself, depicted in a yellow raincoat with blue hair. It gained traction as a reaction image on social media platforms, especially in 2024 and 2025.

How It Began

The image of Coraline choking herself first gained viral popularity on February 20, 2015, when Tumblr user greatestbastard shared it alongside other film screencaps. This post, which included the original subtitle "Groaning in disgust," amassed over 104,900 notes over the years.

Online Popularity

The meme surged in popularity starting in 2024, with an Instagram post by user @coraline.content on April 18, 2024, captioned "She's so me," which garnered over 404,800 likes within a year. On September 11, 2024, TikToker @icypop10 used the scene with the song "Blacklist" by Lazer Dim 700, receiving over 387,700 likes. On the same day, TikToker @bximdelulu also shared a variation, earning over 362,200 likes. This trend continued into early 2025, with an Instagram post by @gfbewilin on May 10, 2025, achieving over 246,900 likes.