Do The Butts Match
Do the Butts Match
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| Date Started: | 2020 |
| Related: | Batman |
| See Also: | Identity Reveal, Conspiracy Theory |
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| Examples Wanted: Editors are encouraged to add more examples or a wider variety of examples. |
Do the Butts Match is an iconic and humorous text post that originated on Tumblr within the Batman fandom.
Original Post
This with the two additions is the most popular version of the original post on Tumblr.
Reception
does tumblr user raptorific know what they’ve done to this fandom? do they realize what they did when they made the original “do the butt match?” post? how do you go on living knowing something you said was THAT adopted into fanon? I don’t think I’ve ever written a Batfam fic that didn’t mention the butts matching. half my shitposts include a reference to that post. It is integral to me personally. and everyone knows what I’m talking about when I add it! We all know! How do you go on living like that knowing you have created fandom legend without being fandom legend yourself? well, heck, I don’t even know if they’re still activated. I don’t even follow them. but they’re a legend to me. I can’t conceptualize making a post that reaches that far and holds its place. We just ACCEPTED it! Nothing I EVER do will have that kind of impact!
The text post gained widespread popularity within the Batman fandom and beyond. The post's witty and irreverent style resonated with Tumblr's culture.
Do the Butts Match has transcended its original context, becoming a recurring reference within the Batman fandom. It has evolved into a trope or reference that fans playfully use to mock elaborate theories about a characters secret identity - with bonus points when the ridiculous theory is actually true. The phrase has found its way into fan art, memes, and discussions across various fandoms.
Examples
Many text posts reference this viral meme - often in Batman fandom but sometimes in other fandoms.
- "DC comics really wants to thread the line between “Batman is an urban legend” and “Batman is the world-famous founder of the Justice League” so like what if they did both", Archived version
- You know the meme about “do the butts match?”, Archived version
- Tumblr post from Detective Conan fandom tagged with #do the butts match because it refers to a ridiculous conspiracy theory
Fanworks
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External Links
- Tumblr Tag
- AO3 Tag (non canonical)
- original post