: The meme gained massive traction because of the "insensitive" or absurd contrast: seeing a character perform a cheerful, flamboyant dance immediately after a gruesome kill or in the middle of a survival horror scenario.
The —specifically the version featuring distinct "sidesteps"—is a viral internet phenomenon that blends high-energy pop with unexpected, often dark, humor. While the song by Katy Perry has been a staple since 2010, the specific dance animation that took the internet by storm in 2022 has its roots in gaming culture. The Origin: Friday the 13th: The Game [IV] raykie California Girls Meme Dance (sidest...
: Fans began ripping the animation motion files (VMD or DMX formats) and applying them to other characters using software like MikuMikuDance (MMD) or Source Filmmaker (SFM). Expansion Across Gaming Communities : The meme gained massive traction because of