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Doesn't this draft already exist?

Draft:Skibidi toilet 🌶️Jalapeño🌶️ Don't click this link! 18:04, 26 July 2023 (UTC)

look i think they should add more stuff Flopybunny (talk) 02:46, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

There still a lot of information to be gained from the listed sources. Why not contribute? :D Ca 07:41, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

If there's more stuff to be added, then add it yourself. 🔥Jalapeño🔥 17:51, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

yaeh I dont wont to either 50.185.25.65 (talk) 13:13, 26 August 2023 (UTC)

Skibidi toilet is a toilet and a head! Made by daqak!!?boom@JalapeñoHong Kong 2A02:C7C:FA06:4C00:D4B4:7F8A:E9B6:28C (talk) 16:17, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Yes, I know what it is. That was not the topic. 🔥Jalapeño🔥 17:51, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Does this really need a page?

I get that we don’t have a consensus on proving the notability of internet memes, but the lack of an evident lasting impact and consistent reporting seems to lean towards this not being inherently notable. While the sources aren’t unreliable per se, they are primarily fluff pieces devoted to padding out their respective publications that basically boil down to “hey, check out this meme!” and a bunch of links.

There’s already minor edit warring and vandalism by IP editors, and I just don’t really think that’s worth keeping a page with dubious notability up. Paragon Deku (talk) 04:30, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

Feel free to WP:AfD it if you think there is notability issues. As the creator of this article, I thought this draft easily met WP:GNG, so I expanded it and sent to mainspace. However this is just an internet meme; I place less burden of notability to uncontroversial topics because there is little room for NPOV issues to arise. Ca 08:07, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

Move to https://en.m.wikipedia.org/List_of_viral_videos

They should be under viral videos. There shall be no favouritism or drama or we'll get slippery slope arguments about other memes getting their own pages. It is not necessary to be trigger happy yet, ultimately all memes could end up on other wikis but it all started with "kilroy was here" and we're stuck with this mess.

Once it's established and made an impact on people and culture long enough then it could be notable enough for it's own entry in it's own right. 81.102.26.118 (talk) 15:20, 5 September 2023 (UTC)

@Paragon Deku Yeah, I agree, the dignity and reputation of Misplaced Pages is damaged by this article. This article is just bullshit trash. I remember a page called "fandom", where every game had its Misplaced Pages interface-based Wiki, exactly like wikipedia, but exclusivly for games. This articles should be there, and not in Misplaced Pages. Still, this is just an opinion and I understand that there are many articles of games and videogames characters, but the fact thar this shit is about Human toilets simply creates a sense of disgust all over my body, and the pain is worse when I remember that it has its own article in Misplaced Pages. Gabriel A. Álvarez N. (talk) 04:24, 7 September 2023 (UTC)

In terms of notability, the article already mentions that for a month the series was the most viewed in the entire world. So it certainly is notable, however your other concerns are certainly interesting. Panamitsu (talk) 04:33, 7 September 2023 (UTC)

But then, we should create an article of every single video of any relevant youtuber. Gabriel A. Álvarez N. (talk) 14:43, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

The success of Skibidi Toilet is far from getting diminished. Every new Skibidi Toilet video is still getting 30-40M views. It has created a large enough impact on everyone and even created some controversies(e.g. the Copyright Strikes). So I think it is notable enough and is distinguished from other viral videos. BitByte10 (talk) 03:46, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Clearly meets GNG for me. Skyshifter 11:34, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

In what way? The reporting only creates a presumption of notability, not a guarantee. Per WP:LASTING, I would argue that this is only demonstrably a flash in the pan without sustained notability. Paragon Deku (talk) 11:46, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

@Paragon Deku Except this isn't an event? Ca 11:49, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

Barring specific consensus based guidelines for memes, events are the best way to describe them as cultural moments. Meme reporting tends to act similarly to news reporting, and unless there’s a demonstrable sustained amount of reporting, it seem hard to justify it more as a KnowYourMeme style page. Paragon Deku (talk) 11:52, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

This is a web series. Skyshifter 17:38, 23 August 2023 (UTC)

A web series whose only claim to notability is as a trend. 75.9.245.130 (talk) 19:41, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

A web series that received significant coverage on multiple reliable and independent sources. Skyshifter 20:05, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

I don't think any more discussion here would be productive. I recommend WP:AfD. Ca 22:58, 23 August 2023 (UTC)

Skbidi toilet is a original Shitpost i dont think its good idea to have it on the website because how hard it is to maturely document it without Vandals. Jeob123a (talk) 11:55, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

The article sounds really unofficial

It's like a child wrote this 188.172.111.190 (talk) 22:42, 28 August 2023 (UTC)

Please provide constructive criticism by pointing to specific parts that may be improved. Ca 09:38, 29 August 2023 (UTC)

e.g. the sentence "Episodes often feature Skibidi Toilets attacking the character that the viewer looks in the perspective of." 2A00:23C5:FE56:6C01:8926:A11A:50F5:B1F3 (talk) 03:09, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

 Removed Ca 11:25, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

Child wouldn't write this because this page has atleast 1,000 Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:18, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

1,000 words Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:19, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

You yourself are a child, proving my point. Equinox ◑ 16:05, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

Article missing origin of ”skibidi”

For someone who hasn’t seen the series, the article doesn’t explain where the name “skibidi toilet” comes from, specifically the “skibidi” part. It already mentions the 2 songs remixed but I think it would be worthwhile to add a line like “the name is one of the lyrics of the first song” or even something in the header paragraph like “the name comes from one of the lyrics of the theme song of the skibidi toilets” Hexbugman213 (talk) 05:34, 29 August 2023 (UTC)

I don't think it would be necessary. At this point, it WILL get deleted, or maybe be shortened. I think there are too much unnecesary pages and we should focus on making the pages we really need. Flobeigor (talk) 11:18, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

i really need this page, though 2A00:1148:B0BA:16:F11B:27DC:48EA:F010 (talk) 12:08, 27 October 2023 (UTC)

You need a page about skibidi toilet? Flobeigor (talk) 08:06, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

 Done Ca 07:55, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

the correct date

the correct date was Feb 7, 2023 Rhydian27474 (talk) 13:47, 30 August 2023 (UTC)

According to YouTube, the first short was posted on Feb 8. Can you elaborate? Ca 11:21, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

@Ca Mine said Feb 7. Look at the YouTube shorts and click the 3 dots. Google gives you the wrong answers. Rhydian27474 (talk) 18:02, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

I just removed the specific date since there seems to be a discrepancy between two of us. I'll add it back once a reliable publication reports on the exact date. Ca 09:35, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Edit request

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Please make the following change to the article:

164.47.74.1 (talk) 21:05, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

 Done I think, the request is not 100% clear. Shapeyness (talk) 22:06, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

Inclusion of information about Male_07

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Is the text The most notable of the Skibidi Toilet models (pictured in infobox) uses the head of a Civilian (Male_07) from Half-Life 2. suitable for inclusion within the article?

I am posting here because an information about the character model Male_07 has been added repeatedly by Sigehelmus, but was deleted by me and Jalapeño.

• Pinging involved editors User:Sigehelmus and User:Jalapeño

Ca 14:11, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

As for me, I do not believe this information warrants inclusion. The first two additions were removed because it lacked a source, which is a violation of the WP:Verifiability policy. This time a source was included, which do satisfy the policy. However, I still think it is undue for inclusion, because it is sourced only to a primary source, without a proof of relevance. WP:NOTEVERYTHING says that we shouldn't include every piece of information. I think that a secondary source is needed to prove relevance within the article. Also, claiming something "most notable", without a good reference is probably WP:editorializing. Ca 14:20, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

Agreed, that is why I removed Sighelmus's edit. 🔥Jalapeño🔥 14:24, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

I also removed this as excessive detail. I don't see the encyclopedic value, just seems like trivia. Shapeyness (talk) 09:42, 26 September 2023 (UTC)

Agreed, why would anyone actually reading an encyclopaedia care about what model in what game the head of the toilet is? 🔥Jalapeño🔥 Stupid stuff I did 11:27, 26 September 2023 (UTC)

Jalapeno's content removal

I have to admit: this isn't my best work on Misplaced Pages. But unfortunately I don't think how Jalapeno is trying to fix it is really better. I'll go diff by diff in chronological order and show my thoughts on it.

, with the edit summary YouTube can't be used as a source, and the USAToday source is a Q&A source. YouTube can be used as a source if a reputable outlet or person is the one that posted it, or in WP:ABOUTSELF fashion. Here, the YT link is to DaFuqBoom's own videos. While there are questions about WP:DUE, it at least verifies the text. Secondly, I am not sure how USAtoday being in a Q&A format makes it suddenly unreliable? It is just another way of writing the same prose, just mixing it up a little. Suboptimal sourcing should be tagged with , not met with deletion that leaves now-unsourced text.

, with the edit summary "opinion". There is no guideline that says opinion sources are automatically unreliable. WP:RSOPINION says opinion pieces should be used with care. However, I don't the Boston Globe piece is self-published. Even as an opinion piece, it is published in a reputable outlet, and I think for simple details like Date of Birth is fine.

, with the edit summary Newsweek is unreliable. Per consensus, this is not 100% true. WP:NEWSWEEK is only marginally reliable. I think for simple facts like this one, which is supported by another source other than newsweek, it is fine to be included.

, with the edit summary unencyclopedic content. I am not sure details about the series' production sourced to independent, reliable sources is unencyclopedic. It's not traditional for sure, but it's got be to be expected for an internet meme.

, with the edit summary A random Twitter account saying something shouldn't be added to an article. Yes, a random Twitter post gaining this much prominence is unusual, and it is not something I would include in an article in usual circumstances. However, nearly every source discussing this series in detail has mentioned this tweet in some form of another. As silly as it is, I believe it is WP:DUE for inclusion as it is a major subject that was discussed.

, with the edit summary "unencyclopedic". It is debatable. It depends on whether we consider the analysis to be WP:EXPERTSPS or not.

- removed citations for WP:BLP details.

and , with the edit summary Self-published and generally unreliable and self-published sources and content. This is the edit that confuses me the most. None of the removed sources seem to be self-published. A 2021 discussion on TubeFilter didn't yield anything conclusive. Maybe the amount that it is cited is WP:UNDUE, but none of the sources were ever deemed "generally unreliable". It's commentary about a silly internet meme. We don't need WP:MEDRES sort of sourcing.

In summary, I don't think this series of edits improved the article because it removed major reception and content sourced to in-context reliable sources and left a lot of unverified statements just hanging around. This is not to say this article is perfect, it needs improvement, but I don't think this is the correct approach.

• Pinging @Jalapeño:

Ca 15:08, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

I don't get why the official YouTube blog was removed. Skyshifter 16:30, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Not reading all that but someone tell me what was the edit? Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:24, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

please speedy keep

please dont delete it 174.66.101.236 (talk) 18:31, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

Why should it be kept? Because its “funny”? Atlantlc27Lol (talk) 18:43, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

They want to discuss the page about the Article and want to choose whether to keep it or not. If most choose to keep it, you don't worry. 47.234.198.142 (talk) 05:25, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

is there a vote thing 174.66.101.236 (talk) 15:44, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

Not really. Discussion should be happening on the AfD page, not here, although you should read Misplaced Pages:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions before participating there. — SamX 15:55, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

The subject doesn't have enough reliable sources in my opinion, the most reliable source is the Daily dot, which doesn't have a consensus. PilotIguess (talk) 18:41, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

Shouldn't be deleted because the purpose of Misplaced Pages is about everything including skibidi toilet Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:22, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Sorry if this sounds uncivil, but is that sarcasm? NotABlanker (talk) 13:17, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Expand the "Plot and characteristics" section. (A edit request.)

Its the 65th episode of skibidi toilet and this section looks shallow please expand it and. You forgot the titans, G-Toilet and the Upgraded Scientist toilet the Woman variants and along with other stuff. RaiaxUwUX3 (talk) 05:09, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

 Not done please provide a source. —Panamitsu (talk) 05:11, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

iirc, plot section do not require sources. Ca 11:17, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

I'm so incredibly skeptical that that is in itself notable and worth mentioning, but if you think it is, you sound well-versed in this material, and you should try your best to write something. Citing something someone else has written on it, rather than pulling from the video itself. Bruhpedia (talk) 07:18, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

Just leaving an comment on here to say this

I was on TikTok scrolling and it says that “Skibidi toilet is over”, which was announced by its creator, DaFuq!?Boom!. I checked YouTube and there was no community post about this. Yes they are no reliable sources, but I only came here to say that this is obviously fake. Thank you. 2601:406:4200:8E90:A1F1:996A:8225:E97B (talk) 11:51, 29 October 2023 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Oldschoollover24 (talk • contribs)

Should we add a gallery to this page?

It would be cool to show the creators talent. 76.119.85.254 (talk) 22:35, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

We unfortunately can't because the images in such a gallery would be copyrighted and Misplaced Pages can only use copyrighted media in very limited circumstances. — SamX 04:53, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

a shame 76.119.85.254 (talk) 23:24, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

But use non copyrighted images Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:32, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Episode list?

Not an expert, but is an episode list noteworthy? MarioX974 (talk) 07:40, 12 November 2023 (UTC)

Maybe a short season by season one can be added, but plot sections should at most be 700 words per MOS:PLOT. We don't narrate every part of a piece of fiction—that is better suited for other fan-focused wiki sites like Fandom or Imdb. Ca 07:52, 12 November 2023 (UTC)

The page needs a character list

Needs a character list with descriptions on each character because it feels like adding it would make it more organized and also it tells what the powers they have and also because the article doesn't show all of the characters Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:28, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Also someone make it because I don't know how to code and add it Totallyepicgamer (talk) 22:29, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

character lists aren't usually added in wikipedia. the character list has already been deleted since a few weeks ago as i remember. character lists would only be added in fandom (or wikia). Zombie Robby the Wikiman (talk) 09:52, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

Well can you add it? Totallyepicgamer (talk) 14:37, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

well if you're asking me to add it, idk how to do it :moai:. if you're asking for the possibility for it to be added, im not too sure yet. Zombie Robby the Wikiman (talk) 10:24, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

well looks like i failed to do emoji again Zombie Robby the Wikiman (talk) 10:24, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

Y'all should change "a free Valve-published" to "a free-to-use Valve-published" and add a bit more content

Skidibi Skidibi Skidibi 2406:D501:F:DEB:0:0:0:A01D (talk) 05:42, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

I am not sure what's the distinction between "free" and "free-to-use" is. But I did add more content. Ca 11:15, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

We many not allow edit for vandalism that against the Misplaced Pages rules. 47.234.198.142 (talk) 00:26, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

SUS 82.37.3.100 (talk) 18:01, 24 January 2024 (UTC)

• I think I just had a stroke. GMG 18:35, 24 January 2024 (UTC)

Do we Really need this article?

Its about skibidi toilet I doubt we would Actually need it, It makes my brain rot every time is see skibidi toilet. Episeptum (talk) 18:14, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Who even did the speedy keep?! Tedmcbur (talk) 18:29, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Please see this discussion: Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Skibidi Toilet. Lots of editors came to that consensus. Alyo (chat·edits) 21:15, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

what Episeptum (talk) 17:08, 4 December 2023 (UTC)

WP:AFD Jothefiredragon (talk) 03:48, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

In the second nomination, the result was no consensus for deletion. Here is the link. Oldschoollover24 ( chat with me ) 19:14, 16 December 2023 (UTC)

why the hell is this articles existence so hotly contested???

it's got millions of views and subscribers...

i don't like it either, but just because it's "cringe" doesn't mean people shouldn't be able to easily educate themselves about this hot new trend that their kids love

Big Slosh (talk) 19:14, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

I didn't even know this was a thing until last week and I’m trying to make sure my kids aren’t watching bad stuff. My son says it’s “cringe” too, but I’m still doing my research. These “Skibidi toilets” look extremely creepy to me, honestly, and I can’t see why my kids think this is so funny. So I’m glad this article is here so I could learn something, if only a little. 2603:900B:100:B79E:7176:13E8:911F:15C4 (talk) 00:32, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

Allow this page for editing.

allow this page for editing. Coginito (talk) 18:14, 13 December 2023 (UTC)

Based on your edits, I don't know that that is smart. Alyo (chat·edits) 19:21, 13 December 2023 (UTC)

Not sure on that because edit wars would happen TheGreatestLuvofAll ( chat with me ) 20:50, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

Episode 67 swastika

I know this isn't really important, but I do feel like it should be mentioned that episode 67 features a skibidi toilet swastika appeared before being quickly removed by the creator and as caused significant talk amongst the community  NotPowerpoint13 (talk) 10:40, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

Do you have a reliable source discussing this? Ca 11:05, 17 December 2023 (UTC)

Yeah https://www.reddit.com/r/skibiditoilet/comments/180mrf1/the_toilet_swastika_is_insane/ and also https://skibidi-toilet.fandom.com/Skibidi_toilet_67 NotPowerpoint13 (talk) 04:07, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

A Reddit discussion thread and Fandom wiki page do not seem to be Misplaced Pages:reliable sources sadly. Ca 09:36, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Sorry i will try to find the original clip or find some better sourcing i will let you know if i find anything NotPowerpoint13 (talk) 05:50, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

@NotPowerpoint13 To me, this seems like a minor misstep on Gerasimov's behalf, and I don't believe it is due for inclusion unless reputable media outlets have covered the event. Ca 06:14, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

ok 82.46.56.47 (talk) 11:46, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

Apparent error

This article says "On TikTok, the "Skibidi Toilet" hashtag is trending, and comprises 15.3 million views", which conflicts the previous sentence which says the videos have gathered tens of billions. I don't have access to the source. Should it say 15.3 million videos? —Panamitsu (talk) 10:27, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for looking out for errors, but the previous sentence says youtube videos had over 65 billion views, not Tiktok shorts. Ca 10:32, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Yeah but the difference is very extreme. I'd be shocked if the statement is correct. Do you have access to the reference? —Panamitsu (talk) 11:50, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

The Washington Post article says:

“Skibidi” videos have been viewed more than 65 billion times this year on YouTube alone, making it one of the biggest trends on the platform. On TikTok, videos with the hashtag “Skibidi Toilet” have been viewed more than 15.3 million times, and they’ve appeared in countless memes and videos on Instagram. DaFuq!?Boom! also has surpassed 36 million subscribers on YouTube, becoming one of the fastest-growing channels on the platform, at times outpacing MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star.

Ca 12:02, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

I realize I way too closely paraphrased that paragraph.Ca 12:03, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

I agree that the figure seems inaccurate; I've sent a correction email to Washington Post since the sentence seems to actively contradict the number at this TikTok page. Ca 12:18, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

DaFuqBooms political input and abuse of copyright strikes

these topics should maybe be here even under Reception and influence MiaPoopy (talk) 08:39, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

@MiaPoopy Do you have any sources? Abusing YouTube's copyright system is a very serious allegation and would require good sourcing. —Panamitsu (talk) 08:54, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

@MiaPoopy Can you supply a clarification on what a political input is? Ca 09:00, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

The copyright thing might be true, but there's no reliable sources talking about it (the one I linked is questionable). Skyshiftertalk 21:43, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

im crying

idc if this sounds unprofessional but oh my god why is there only ONE mention of half-life in this the whole thing uses half-life 2 assets why only mention it when G-Man is mentioned 179.173.208.137 (talk) 07:47, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

@179.173.208.137 Because the article is based on reliable sources. If they do not mention this, neither do we. —Panamitsu (talk) 06:44, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

GA Review

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

This review is transcluded from Talk:Skibidi Toilet/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: Skyshifter (talk · contribs) 17:28, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

"Humor" today

This section contains material that is kept because it is considered humorous. Such material is not meant to be taken seriously. brr skibidi dop dop dop yes yes Skyshiftertalk 17:28, 27 December 2023 (UTC) This was so cringe, I'm sorry. Guess I don't have the rizz. Skyshiftertalk 16:19, 29 December 2023 (UTC) this is already the worst GAN review on the site, as a result i will be fanum taxing you NegativeMP1 23:37, 29 December 2023 (UTC) You're so skibidi Skyshiftertalk 02:05, 30 December 2023 (UTC) I hate how we can't AFD this article. Sussy gyatt! TWOrantula (enter the web) 02:17, 31 December 2023 (UTC) ad hominem, ad hominem NegativeMP1 02:20, 31 December 2023 (UTC) i hate this website — Hilst 02:31, 31 December 2023 (UTC) Blame Gen Alpha TWOrantula (enter the web) 02:31, 31 December 2023 (UTC) you are NOT a sigma, you do NOT have rizz, and you are being BANNED from ohio NegativeMP1 02:33, 31 December 2023 (UTC) L chat not bubblegum pink level zero gyatt nothing for the rizzlers TWOrantula (enter the web) 04:32, 31 December 2023 (UTC) on god bro fr —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 02:40, 31 December 2023 (UTC) You, ma'am, are not a rizzed up skibidi gyatt. Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 02:41, 31 December 2023 (UTC) GANs in Ohio LilianaUwU 02:45, 31 December 2023 (UTC) L + Ratio + Cringe + Didn't ask Skyshiftertalk 15:55, 31 December 2023 (UTC) your sigma level is NOT maxed... don't make me MOG you... λ NegativeMP1 00:16, 1 January 2024 (UTC) based and gen sigma-pilled. ChaotıċEnby(t · c) 00:33, 1 January 2024 (UTC) Gyattless behavior... Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 00:24, 1 January 2024 (UTC) why are you being so uncanny, livvy... come on, gyatt yourself together... λ NegativeMP1 00:27, 1 January 2024 (UTC) i still hate this website – Hilst 00:29, 1 January 2024 (UTC) when the AGF is sus(sy baka)  Frzzl  talk; contribs  00:30, 1 January 2024 (UTC) im gonna MOG you while LOOKSMAXXING kid, it's something a beta like you wouldn't understand... #alphamale #sigmanation λ NegativeMP1 00:33, 1 January 2024 (UTC) (vine boom) - Oh wait that isn't funny anymore uh.... Andrew Tate... uhh.... SUS.... I give up TWOrantula (enter the web) 00:36, 1 January 2024 (UTC) Another G victory against the MATRIX... don't rizz me ever again... your skibidi privileges are REVOKED... λ NegativeMP1 00:39, 1 January 2024 (UTC) "Mods, ban that guy and blow up his house!" TWOrantula (enter the web) 00:42, 1 January 2024 (UTC) If any admins were here, they would staunchly disapprove and maybe block us all. Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 00:48, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

General comments

• Image has a valid fair use rationale
• No copyvio, but you could paraphrase that Cartoon Brew quote to make the percentage lower.
  •  Done

Infobox and lead

• None of the Genres in the infobox are referenced; add references or remove
  •  Done
• Unbold DaFuq!?Boom! as only the title should be in bold
  •  Done
• The source after DaFuq!?Boom! is unnecessary; easily verifiable information that is already in other sections.
  •  Done

Plot and characteristics

• Change "G-man" to "G-Man"
  •  Done

Background and production

• Remove all bolded text
  • Doesn't it fall under MOS:BOLDREDIRECT?
    • True... Skyshiftertalk 06:28, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
• Some assets are taken from video games Would move this sentence right after primarily using video game assets. later on, which fits better.
  •  Done also I removed primarily using video game assets. since it was unsupported by the cited source
• Would join both paragraphs as they are pretty short.
  • Bit unsure on this one - The first paragraph is mostly about its creator, and the second is about the series itself, I think it should be kept seperate.
    • While they do talk about different themes, they're still very short and I think a merge would be better. It's okay if kept, though.

Reception and influence

• Due to the sections' size, I'd recommend separating it into subsections, likely one for critical reception and one for popularity. For example, I think the 3rd and 6th sections could be their own Critical reception section.
  •  Done

Other + spotcheck

"Hardware-headed" needs to be clarified for a general audience. GMG 03:54, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

•  Done

WHY DID EVERYONE DECIDE TO BE FUNNY RIGHT WHEN I WAS SLEEPING 😭 I JUST SAW THIS Skyshiftertalk 15:55, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

anyway heres th espotcheck Skyshiftertalk 16:11, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

• Dodgson, Lindsay (14 October 2023). "'Skibidi Toilet' isn't mindless — it's a 'cultural touchstone' that captures the anarchic spirit of the internet". Business Insider. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  • Result: Y
• Lorenz, Taylor (2023-12-09). "How a toilet-themed YouTube series became the biggest thing online". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  • Result: Y
• Lang, Jamie (3 July 2023). "How The Animation Channel DaFuq!?Boom! Became Youtube's Biggest Hit This Summer". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  • Result: Y It does says that Dafuqboom is "rough on the edges", not Skibidi Toilet. But I think using Skibidi Toilet works here per context and the meaning is not changed.

✓ Pass

Sticking out your gyat for the rizzler,

You're so skibidi,

You're so fanum tax,

I just wanna be your sigma

Freaking come here,

Give me your Ohio. Skyshiftertalk 01:00, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

The use of a fan-art image

Is it really appropriate to use a fan-art image here to depict a character? If anyone knows if we have a relevant manual of style or policy, I would love to know. My instinct tells me that this isn't Misplaced Pages policy normally. Di (they-them) (talk) 05:05, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

I am not sure if or not the[REDACTED] community allows that? But there is only illustration of work on one of the characters in one of the contents. TheGreatestLuvofAll ( chat with me ) 06:24, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

Someone put a fanart photo on this web File:Skibidi Toilet fan-art.jpg TheGreatestLuvofAll ( chat with me ) 23:56, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

I worry that as the subject is copyrighted, the fan art infringes that copyright and should not be used per COM:FAN. —Panamitsu (talk) 06:41, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

A deletion discussion should be opened at Commons. This is complicated by the fact that the original models used for the speakerman aren't DaFuqBoom's, and putting a Speaker on a human body isn't particularly a original concept, possibly making the concept fall under WP:TOO.

However, the illustration appears to be traced from here, making it a Commons:Commons:Derivative work. I am not awfully inclined in copyright so I think we should just leave it up to the folks at Commons Ca 10:45, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

The fact that it's traced directly makes it far more likely to be copyright infringement-- "...the original creator of the work must explicitly authorize the copy/ derivative work before it can be uploaded to Commons." I'm gonna go ahead and remove the image from en.wp for now. Alyo (chat·edits) 15:58, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

I think fan art is fine to illustrate articles (it's done on Wikipedias without fair use). The biggest thing here is the copyright. Skyshiftertalk 13:56, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

Yes because commons do not tolerate fair use. TheGreatestLuvofAll ( chat with me ) 15:24, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

Did you know nomination

The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Misplaced Pages talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was: promoted by DirtyHarry991 talk 00:24, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

• Comment or view
• Article history

• ... that Skibidi Toilet inspired the Generation Alpha slang "skibidi"? Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/style/gen-alpha-slang.html
  • ALT1: ... that The Washington Post called Skibidi Toilet "the biggest online phenomenon of the year"? Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/10/skibidi-toilets-you-tube-children-internet/
  • ALT2: ... that News.com.au once said Skibidi Toilet "is a timely reminder that Gen Alpha are on the horizon"? Source: https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/new-viral-gen-alpha-meme-is-making-gen-z-feel-old/news-story/f0dc21e26ca4a7b5f3f882609746fa5b
  • Reviewed:

Improved to Good Article status by Ca (talk). Self-nominated at 02:19, 1 January 2024 (UTC). Post-promotion hook changes for this nom will be logged at Template talk:Did you know nominations/Skibidi Toilet; consider watching this nomination, if it is successful, until the hook appears on the Main Page.

• Brr skibidi dom dom I'll take this. Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 02:30, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

QPQ:
Overall: Ca, looks good to me. NYT and WaPo are paywalled, so AGF. Pending QPQ unless this is your 5th or earlier nomination. No preference between ALTs, but if ALT0 is picked I'd change "Gen Alpha" to "Generation Alpha". This is clearer and bypasses a redirect (see WP:MPNOREDIRECT). Please forgive my inability to wax poetic Gen Alpha slang here. Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 05:39, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks User:Queen of Hearts, this is my first DYK nom. Ca 06:08, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
  • Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 06:14, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
    • Noting here that the AGF isn't needed, I've checked the references (losing several braincells from the NYT article) and they verify the hooks. @Queen of Hearts: noting here for future reviews that you can use archive.today to bypass these paywalls :) Schminnte 20:33, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

      I'll donate you some braincells to make up for this. No guarantee they're high quality...

      • Totally forgot about that website. Queen of Hearts ❤️ (she/they 🎄 🏳️‍⚧️) 20:38, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Gen Alpha?!

From the article: “Critics saw the series as Generation Alpha's first foray into internet culture, competing with the older Generation Z.“

What critics? Gerasimov is 25 years old, making him solidly in Gen Z. Thiebes (talk) 16:23, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

It's referring to who is consuming/spreading/reinterpreting the content, not just the one person making the videos. Alyo (chat·edits) 16:26, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 February 2024

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