Have you heard of the Rose Toy meme on TikTok? Many people are still puzzled about why this joke has become so popular, with numerous videos about it across various social platforms garnering a lot of likes and comments. Today, we will delve into what this meme is, when it gained popularity, and how netizens have reacted to it.

Understanding the Background of Rose Toy 

How did the Rose Toy transition from being a simple rose sex toy to an internet sensation? This meme revolves around the Rose Toy, so before we dive into the meme, let's quickly cover what the Rose Toy is. It's a suction vibrator designed to resemble a rose and is marketed as an adult toy for women. It quickly gained popularity due to its high-tech and sophisticated appearance.

Many users have described it as "life-changing," "incredible," and even referred to it as "the best thing I've ever bought." However, what's more fascinating is that discussions about it are not limited to the sex toy itself. It has evolved into a cultural symbol and a part of online humor and discourse. Consequently, a plethora of related comments or humorous content began to appear on TikTok initially, which directly spawned its meme culture.

Manifestation of the Rose Toy Meme

 There is no precise moment when this meme became popular, but it likely began in July 2023.

TikTokers would use screenshots to impersonate Tophia in order to trick others during live battles. These screenshots were accompanied by a text-to-speech message: "I'm using my sexual toy rose."

Later, more and more people started using this voiceover for their videos, and by the beginning of July, it became a popular meme audio.

As it gained more popularity, more people began to partake in what I call a "prank." Since August 2023, videos with the audio dubbing "I'm using my Rose Toy" have been widely circulated on TikTok. Another common video combines this audio with footage of a person or an animal displaying an O-face expression, imagined as their reaction to reaching orgasm using a Rose Toy. Additionally, this meme has been combined with the Nooshy dance video from "Sing 2," which also received a lot of views and likes.

Why Did the Rose Toy Meme Become So Popular?

 I believe it all starts with one crucial factor: the internet's love for humor, exaggeration, and relatable content.

Exaggerated User Reactions: You may have seen videos where users scream, faint, or dramatically fall onto their beds after an "amazing" toy experience. When you witness someone fainting dramatically from pleasure, it's hard not to laugh or at least share the video with friends. These exaggerated, hilarious performances of the Rose Toy's "power" quickly became a viral trend.

Relatable Humor: For many, the Rose Toy represents a common experience: using a product that promised to deliver something extraordinary (and actually did). The meme often plays on this experience with sarcastic humor, such as "It's so powerful" or "Who needs a boyfriend when you have this?" These humorous titles, coupled with hilarious reactions, quickly capture users' attention.

Aesthetic Appeal: Let's face it, the Rose Toy is aesthetically pleasing. Designed to look like an elegant rose, it feels less like a traditional vibrator, and its chic design adds to its meme appeal. People love sharing things that seem "too good to be true." It's not just about what a product can do, but how it fits into our daily lives. When something is beautiful and functional, it becomes more than just a tool—it becomes a lifestyle statement, even if it's expressed through humor.

What Do Netizens Think About This?

 Of course, no cultural element is suitable for everyone, and this kind of spoof joke will also cause disgust among many people. Here are some criticisms from netizens:

They think it's cute and funny, but it's not; it's just gross and embarrassing. Exposing children to inappropriate things; the joke wasn't funny in the first place, whoever started the trend. The stupidest "meme" this year, man, not even a meme, literally just a sexual quote.

But then again, if you take the sexual element out of the equation, this type of humor does provide a perfect outlet for those who enjoy exaggerating for fun. You'll find people making TikTok videos that poke fun at overly dramatic movie scenes or romantic moments but replace them with Rose Toys. For example, the "Rose Toy as New Boyfriend" meme has become very popular. In one TikTok video, a user jokingly compared the Rose Toy to a romantic partner, saying, "My boyfriend could never do that." This is lighthearted self-deprecating humor at its best.