Why is everyone suddenly flexing to “SpongeBob, big guy, pants okay!” on your FYP?

In this episode of So That’s Why!, we break down how the “Big Guy” TikTok dance exploded overnight — from its connection to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants to the viral two-person illusion that makes it look like you grew instant biceps.

The psychology behind viral TikTok dances

Plus, we zoom out to explore how TikTok dances evolved from Musical.ly to today’s remix culture — and why trends like this are really about confidence, creativity, and hitting record even when you feel a little ridiculous.

So next time someone flexes out of nowhere, you’ll know exactly why. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Instagram @sothatswhypodcast so you never miss a trend breakdown!