: The source video was filmed by RT in May 2018, showing Putin walking down a long corridor for his fourth inauguration.
: The meme has inspired countless remixes, including 10-hour versions , green screen templates , and versions featuring other world leaders like Wide Trump or Wide Kim Jong-un .
: The song used is the "Maxi Version" of Song for Denise (1985), which has since become synonymous with the meme. Wide Putin Short
To recreate the effect, editors typically use software like to uncheck the "uniform scale" option, allowing them to stretch the horizontal scale (width) significantly while keeping the vertical scale (height) constant. Keyframes are often added to ensure the subject remains centered during the walk. Wide Putin Walking (Song For Denise) [Remix] - JioSaavn
: As a "post-ironic" or abstract meme, it often functions as a "screamer" (sudden loud music) or a tool for trolling. : The source video was filmed by RT
: The first "wide" version appeared in February 2020 on the Russian Telegram channel "Ruchka". It was later popularized globally in May 2020 by the YouTuber FlobySop64 and members of the "It’s HIM" Discord server.
: Much of the humor stems from the contrast between the distorted, "thicc" visual and Putin’s confident "gunslinger’s gait"—a walking style where the right arm remains mostly stationary, often attributed to KGB weapons training. Content Breakdown To recreate the effect, editors typically use software
For a quick guide on how to create this specific visual distortion yourself: Editing Mechanics