#CrimsonChin
Meme trend of taking selfies from below to create an exaggerated chin, referencing the Fairly OddParents character.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | July-August 2014 |
| Origin | Fairly OddParents superhero character |
| Meme | Upward-angle selfies |
| Tone | Self-deprecating humor |
Origin & Impact
#CrimsonChin referenced the square-jawed superhero from Nickelodeon’s Fairly OddParents, with users taking deliberately unflattering selfies from below to exaggerate their chins. The meme became a counter-movement to perfect, filtered selfies—embracing unflattering angles for comedy.
The trend demonstrated social media’s growing appetite for self-deprecating humor and “ugly selfies” that contrasted with Instagram’s typically polished aesthetic. #CrimsonChin was part of a broader movement toward more authentic, humorous social media content that poked fun at selfie culture itself.
Related Hashtags
- #UglySelfie
- #NoFilter (ironically)
- #SelfieGame
- #TrustNobody
References
- https://knowyourmeme.com/
- https://www.buzzfeed.com/bri annasacks/unflattering-selfies