Mama Dat Burn: The TikTok Meme Taking Over in 2025!

2024’s iconic “Mama dat burn” meme is back and sizzling hot on TikTok! I can’t get enough of seeing creators incorporate that viral sound into their videos. It’s like a warm, nostalgic hug from the past, reminding us all of good times!

The popular “Mama dat burn” meme, featuring various animations, artwork from fans, and countless funny adaptations, is sweeping across TikTok utilizing the catchphrase that has become instantly recognizable.

Wondering where this meme originated and what its purpose is? Here’s a breakdown for you.

Curious about the background of this meme and its usage? Let me fill you in on all the details.

‘Mama dat burn’ origin

In October 2024, the video that sparked the meme was first shared by TikToker naturallycrownd_nblessed. This video, seen through the eyes of her daughter, captures a heartwarming yet slightly unfortunate incident during a hair-styling session.

Before her mother unintentionally singed her forehead, the girl gleefully announced, “I’m about to get my hot comb treatment!” However, the joy quickly turned into discomfort as she winced in pain and famously said, “Mom, that hurts you!

Regardless of any apparent discomfort, the video exudes a warm and relatable atmosphere that touched the hearts of millions of viewers. Since it was first posted, it has garnered close to 146 million views, and its accompanying ‘sound’ has been utilized in more than 15,600 TikTok videos.

How ‘Mama dat burn’ is being used in memes

At first, the popular sound sparked a flood of photo slideshow memes on TikTok. These videos usually displayed two pictures: the initial one showing a character or person brimming with enthusiasm (mirroring the daughter’s exuberance about her silk press), and the second depicting a comedic or overly-dramatic “burnt” or failed result.

Over time, content creators started uploading videos where they mimed songs with audio and added relevant stories through on-screen captions.

In a TikTok video by user reka_szbo, the meme format is employed to humorously illustrate the experience of unintentionally pulling off excess lip skin, accompanied by the phrase “Mama, that hurts!” expressed dramatically.

Other users imitated the initial video creatively. For example, user .mooosh used humor by playing the sound in a funny way, demonstrating their cute hamster seeming to flinch while they lightly brushed its fur.

The meme further evolved into animated versions and fan-created content. A well-liked TikTok video recreated the scene featuring Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia, which garnered more than 1.1 million views.

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2025-02-19 20:02