The what can I say guy memes and videos have gone viral on TikTok
In the fast-paced world of TikTok, trends come and go but some videos leave a lasting mark. One such viral sensation that took the platform by storm in late September 2023 is the “What Can I Say?” Guy.
I love the “what can I say” guy on tiktok he’s so delusional, he’s so me.
— Anya (@anyawarzer) October 5, 2023
That “what can i say” “sassy” guy on tiktok is the cringiest man i have ever seen 🥴
— Sophia👼🏼 (@sophiiaortiz_) October 14, 2023
What Can I Say was created by TikToker Prayag (@444pray). This quirky video is characterized by Prayag repeating the phrase “What can I say?” “By raising his hands in the shape of an ‘L.’ This swiftly evolved into a cultural sensation. This sparked a wide array of lip-synced renditions, humorous memes, and even creative image macros.”
On September 25th, 2023, Prayag responded to a comment calling him sassy with a video that exuded confidence and charm. He unapologetically embraced his sassiness by attributing it to a divine calling and punctuated his declaration with the now-iconic phrase. The video garnered an astonishing 11 million views in just two weeks.
The TikTok community embraced the original sound from Prayag’s What Can I Say video, being used over 500 times in various lip dub formats and reuploads featuring new captions. Notably, on September 30th, TikToker @hennysunn shared a video that gained over 230,000 views in a mere two weeks. This highlighted the widespread appeal of Prayag’s sassy declaration.
What Can I Say meme
On October 2nd, 2023, TikToker @mulahmovin elevated the “What Can I Say?” phenomenon by creating a meme that perfectly encapsulated the relatable scenario of dealing with an interested partner.
The caption, “When he asks why I have his whole family in my Facebook search bar on the first link,” struck a chord with viewers by amassing an astounding 6.8 million views in just eight days. This post along with a caption-less version of the video, further propelled the trend.
In the days that followed, the original sound of the video gained even more traction with over 10,000 uses in a single week. TikTokers across the platform hopped on the trend by creating their own meme versions with fresh and witty captions.
For instance, on October 3rd, 2023, TikToker @calebvareene’s rendition garnered over 2.5 million views in just a week by showcasing the enduring popularity of Prayag’s sassy declaration.
What Can I Say trend
TikTokers also utilized the original sound to craft their own unique creations. On October 6th, TikToker @kmembo’s video, set to the now-iconic sound, amassed an impressive 7 million views in just four days.