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Meme Name: Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa

The original song for this meme is 'Dubidubidu,' released in 2003 by Chilean child singer Christell Rodríguez.

In late 2023, a video featuring the 'Boykisser' animation, set to the song, gained popularity and began spreading online. Subsequently, the meme became a viral hit on TikTok with videos showcasing cats shaking their heads from side to side and dancing to the tune.

The 'Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa' meme gained significant global popularity and trended from around November 2023 to January 2024. In Japan, it started trending later, from February 2024.

This meme is derived from the catchy chorus of the original song 'Dubidubidu,' specifically the parts "Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa" or "Cipi Cipi Capa Capa." The lyrics themselves refer to a rhythm children ride and do not have a specific direct meaning. However, it is known that in Spanish slang, the phrase can subtly imply 'a spoiled person' or 'someone who acts childishly.' Its characteristic is a simple yet highly addictive quality, especially when combined with the repetitive movements of cute cats.

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Because the 'Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa' meme spread globally through short-form platforms like TikTok, it was widely consumed by all generations actively using the internet, not limited to a specific age group or gender. It was particularly popular among those who enjoy cute animal content and younger generations familiar with short-form videos. The fact that the original song was sung by a child and its meaning of "a rhythm children ride" also appealed to those seeking childhood nostalgia or pure enjoyment.