What Is 'Supermanning' And Why Shouldn't You Look It Up? The Viral TikTok Meme And Slang Term Explained

TikTokers are going viral right now by recording themselves before and after looking up the definition of the term "Supermanning." The trend follows in the footsteps of other before and after trends on the platform, like before and after looking up what killed Barney or before and after looking up 'car dragon'. But what exactly makes the term "Supermanning" so shocking to learn about? Here's what you need to know.

What Is 'Supermanning?'

The internet slang term "Supermanning" was first defined on Urban Dictionary back in 2008. Like many other terms defined on Urban Dictionary, Supermanning refers to a specific sensual (or in this case, not so sensual) act.

According to the definition, Supermanning is when a man climaxes on a sleeping woman's back then sticks a blanket or cape to her. The act is allegedly most often done when the man is angry at the woman for some reason. If the idea behind this gives you the ick, you're probably right to feel that way, as that seems to be the way most people feel after looking up the term.

How Is 'Supermanning' Used In Memes?

Supermanning remained mostly dormant on Urban Dictionary for over a decade, until one TikToker shared a video filming their reaction before and after looking it up. Their after-reaction is one of shock and has inspired other TikTokers to take part in the trend, mostly reacting with the same mixture of shock and confusion.

Others are wondering if the act is even legal, considering it implies that there is no consent from the woman involved in the Supermanning. All we can really do is hope that the term is just a joke and nobody has actually tried to perform it on another person.

For the full history of Supermanning, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.