Introduction

Broly Culo is a fan-created meme featuring the Dragon Ball character Broly in a semi-nude pose, which became a viral sensation in early 2019.

Background

The Broly Culo image depicts Broly squatting semi-nude with his legs spread apart, a pose reminiscent of Nicki Minaj's famous 'Anaconda' stance. This image gained significant traction in March 2019.

How It Began

The original Broly Culo image, titled 'Broly Bubble,' was created by illustrator Absolutbleu and posted on Patreon on November 20, 2017, following a poll where Broly emerged as the winner. In the illustration, Broly is shown with only his bracers and boots, squatting while looking over his shoulder at the viewer.

Meme Evolution

The term 'Broly Culo' first appeared on Twitter in a December 27, 2018 reply to a now-deleted tweet. The first indexed meme featuring Broly Culo was posted on Me.me on January 1, 2019. Shortly after, on January 3, Reddit user heisenfgt shared the meme on r/ComedyHeaven, where it received over 600 upvotes. On January 12, Lil B tweeted an edited version of Broly Culo, which gained substantial engagement with over 25k likes. The meme continued to spread, with a notable fanart posted by Brazilian artist Paollo Vardiero Rabiscos on January 5, 2019, referencing Jesus carrying the cross. A Spanish version featuring Broly Culo was circulated before February 26, 2019, and an English variant followed shortly after. The meme saw further popularity when YouTuber Demetrius Harmon shared it on March 1, 2019, leading to a significant increase in visibility across various platforms.