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What's The 'Darling I Told Ya' Meme? The TikTok Song Making Irish 'Yup Bros' Put A Finger Up And Fix Their Hair Explained
A new TikTok meme called "Darling I Told Ya" is trending online, originally popularized in Ireland among the so-called "Yup Bros" of Dublin.
The "Darling I Told Ya" song is being paired with videos of people posing for the camera. They have to fix their hair, point a finger up or put their hands in their pockets to create the perfect group photo. The trend is now spreading to the U.K. and U.S.
So, where did the Darling I Told Ya meme come from? Where's the original video? Let's explain.
What's The 'Darling I Told Ya' Song?
The song that has the lyrics, "Darling I told ya," is called "Colder (Belters Only Remix)" by St. Paul. Belters Only is an Irish EDM duo who are well-known in the nation. So, it makes sense why their remix of "Colder" received such acclaim among Irish citizens.
Who Started The 'Darling I Told Ya' Trend?
At the moment, it's unclear what video originally sparked the Darling I Told Ya meme. However, many leads point to one Irish TikToker named Frank Zapart. For some reason, his page is deleted at the moment.
At the beginning of the summer, Zapart was posting photo slideshows of him and his friends. Per reposts from the time period, Zapart seemingly used Belters Only's "Colder" remix as the sound for his posts.
Zapart became a Dublin micro-celebrity because of his TikTok, resulting in videos of fans chasing him just to get in one of his iconic photos.
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What's The 'Darling I Told Ya' Meme?
There's been a slow evolution of the Darling I Told Ya meme since Frank Zapart originally went viral. The trend, as it stands now, involves a cameraperson directing the people in the shot on how to pose. They say, "fix your hair," "point a finger" and sometimes "put your hands in your pockets."
Their hair is often ridiculously side-swooped, resembling the stereotypical Irish boy, often sporting Monterrain or a North Face puffer.
@angelnewton515 😂😂#fyp #ttviral #friendships #charva #scousetrim ♬ Colder (Belters Only Remix) – St. Paul
For the full history of Darling I Told Ya, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.
