The Sound That Launched a Thousand Memes
Have you ever been in a public restroom and heard someone’s, um, stream hitting the toilet water with such force that it sounds like they’re cooking up a Sunday dinner? If so, you’re not alone – and there’s actually a whole internet meme devoted to this oddly specific phenomenon!
The “Are you frying chicken in there?” meme (also known as “Piss Loud AF / Frying Chicken”) has become one of those weird, funny internet jokes that just won’t die. I’m gonna break down everything you need to know about this hilariously crude meme that’s been making people laugh since 2018.
Where Did This Bizarre Meme Come From?
Like many great internet phenomena, this one started in the most unexpected place – someone’s personal diary entry that somehow made it online. On April 9 2018 an Instagram user named @thatgirljaycole uploaded a video where she read an entry she was writing in her diary.
In the video she uttered the now-immortal phrase “Because bitches with good pussy piss loud as fuck & when I pee it sound like I’m fryin’ chicken.”
Yes, really. That’s actually where this came from.
The video went viral, accumulating over 761,000 views in just four years. Something about the crude honesty and absurd comparison between urination sounds and frying chicken resonated with internet users. It was vulgar, it was weird, and it was absolutely perfect meme material.
How Did It Spread?
The phrase began spreading almost immediately after the original video. Just a week later, on April 16, 2018, a Reddit user named u/Blacklodgebob79 created one of the first meme adaptations. They posted an image featuring Charlie Kirk from Turning Point USA with the phrase photoshopped onto his shirt. This post earned 1,300 upvotes, helping to cement the phrase in internet culture.
Over the following years, the meme continued to evolve and spread to additional platforms. The format usually involves someone commenting on another person’s loud urination, typically saying something like:
- “Damn boy, you piss loud AF! Are you frying chicken in there?”
- “Girl, are you frying chicken? Oh wait, you’re just peeing loud AF”
- “When he pisses loud AF and you wonder if he frying chicken in there”
Why Did This Meme Get So Popular?
I think there are a few reasons this particular meme struck a chord:
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It’s relatable in a weird way – Most people have experienced the awkwardness of loud bathroom noises
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It’s absurd – The comparison between urination and frying chicken is so random and specific that it becomes funny
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It’s versatile – The format can be adapted to almost any character or situation
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It’s slightly taboo – Jokes about bodily functions tend to have staying power in internet culture
Notable Examples of the Meme
The meme has appeared in many different forms since its creation:
The Sonic Version
On December 9, 2020, a YouTube channel called “Stupid” uploaded a video featuring Rouge the Bat from the Sonic franchise commenting on a boy who was “pissing loud AF” and asking if he was frying chicken. This video gained over 100,000 views in just two years.
The Doge Version
On February 20, 2022, an Imgur user named naestoo222 created a comic featuring Doge (the famous Shiba Inu meme). In the comic, Doge is with a girl who comments that he “pisses loud AF” and wonders if he was frying chicken. The punchline of the comic implies that, since it’s Doge, he actually WAS frying chicken – a reference to Dogelore where Doge often engages in absurd activities.
Other Variations
The meme has been adapted to feature numerous characters from pop culture, including:
- Various anime characters
- Video game protagonists
- Politicians (as seen in the Charlie Kirk example)
- Regular people in everyday situations
How to Use This Meme in Your Own Posts
If you wanna use this meme yourself (and why wouldn’t you?), here are some tips:
- Choose the right character – Pick someone who would be funny in a bathroom situation
- Keep the core phrase – The “piss loud AF” and “frying chicken” parts are essential
- Add your own twist – Maybe change the setting or add an unexpected reaction
- Consider your audience – This meme is definitely on the cruder side, so know who you’re sharing it with!
The Legacy of the Loud Piss
What’s fascinating about internet culture is how something as crude and simple as a joke about loud urination can persist for years. Since its creation in 2018, the “Piss Loud AF / Frying Chicken” meme has continued to appear in new forms and variations.
While some memes flash brightly and disappear just as quickly, this one has shown surprising staying power. It’s been adapted into image macros, videos, comics, and countless text posts across platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok.
Why Do We Love Bathroom Humor?
There’s something universal about bathroom humor that transcends cultural boundaries. From ancient Roman graffiti to modern memes, humans have always found bodily functions amusing. The “frying chicken” meme taps into this tradition while adding a distinctly internet-age absurdist twist.
Some psychologists suggest that we laugh at taboo subjects as a way of relieving tension around topics we’re taught not to discuss openly. Bathroom activities are private and somewhat embarrassing, so joking about them provides a release valve for social awkwardness.
The Meme in Broader Context
The “Piss Loud AF / Frying Chicken” meme is part of a broader category of internet humor focused on bodily functions and crude observations. It shares DNA with other memes like:
- Various poop jokes
- Period humor
- Fart memes
- Other bathroom-related content
What sets this particular meme apart is the specific and unusual comparison between urination sounds and cooking chicken. It’s this unexpected juxtaposition that makes it memorable and adaptable.
Is This Meme Problematic?
Some might wonder if a meme about private bodily functions, especially one that originated with gendered language about “good pussy,” is problematic. The answer isn’t straightforward.
On one hand, the meme can certainly be crude and potentially embarrassing. On the other hand, many find it to be a humorous acknowledgment of a universal human experience that’s rarely discussed openly.
Like many internet jokes, context matters. The meme can be used in ways that are funny and relatively harmless, or it can be used to mock or embarrass specific individuals – which obviously isn’t cool.
The Future of Frying Chicken
Will people still be making “Are you frying chicken in there?” jokes in 2026? It’s hard to say. Internet culture moves quickly, but some memes show remarkable resilience.
The format is simple enough and the humor universal enough that it could continue appearing in new contexts for years to come. As long as people keep making noise in bathrooms (which, let’s face it, isn’t going to stop), this joke will probably remain at least somewhat relevant.
Final Thoughts: Why This Meme Matters
You might be thinking, “It’s just a stupid joke about pee sounds, why write a whole article about it?” And yeah, you’re not entirely wrong. But I think these seemingly trivial bits of internet culture actually tell us something about ourselves as humans.
The fact that thousands of people across the world can share a laugh about something as universal and mundane as bathroom sounds reminds us of our shared humanity. In a world that often feels divided, sometimes it’s the silliest things that bring us together.
So next time you hear someone in the bathroom stall next to you making a racket, maybe you’ll suppress a smile thinking about this meme. Just do everyone a favor and keep the “Are you frying chicken in there?” comment to yourself.
Unless, of course, they actually ARE frying chicken in there. Which would be concerning for entirely different reasons.
TL;DR – The Meme at a Glance
- Origin: Started in April 2018 from an Instagram video
- Basic Format: Comparing loud urination to the sound of frying chicken
- Popularity: Spread quickly across Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
- Notable Versions: Includes adaptations with Sonic characters, Doge, and many others
- Why It Works: Combines relatability, absurdity, and slightly taboo subject matter
- Current Status: Still appearing in memes after several years
So there you have it – everything you never knew you wanted to know about the “Are you frying chicken in there?” meme. Internet culture is weird, y’all. Embrace it.
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FAQ
How to cook or prepare fried chicken?
To cook or prepare fried chicken, the most common and effective method is to check the color of the meat. The chicken should be deep golden brown and crispy. This is why it is always recommended to turn it over occasionally when frying, and not to cook for more than fifteen minutes.
What is the best temperature to fry chicken?
The recommended temperature for frying chicken is 75 degrees Celsius and higher. To get the most precise temperature, stick the thermometer into the thigh, under the big thigh bone where the drumstick and thigh meet.
How to tell if fried chicken is cooked?
To determine if your fried chicken is cooked, use a meat thermometer. Insert it into the chicken and wait for the result. This is the fastest and simplest way to check if the chicken has reached the desired temperature.
Did Doge pisse loud AF and wonder if he was frying chicken?
On February 20th, 2022, Imgur user naestoo222 uploaded an image of Doge being with a girl who says he pisses loud AF and wonders if he was frying chicken. Because it’s a Doge comic, the joke implies that he actually was frying chicken (which is part of Dogelore), creating the punchline (shown below). Unavailable.