# Broccoli In Hot Tub Broccoli In Hot Tub is a 3D-rendered image of an anthropomorphic broccoli stalk wearing bling and relaxing in a jacuzzi, originally created for a 2010 Colgate dental floss advertisement. The image became a popular shitposting reaction meme in 2021 and later gained significant traction in Indonesia as a "just relax" reaction image. ## Overview Broccoli In Hot Tub, also called Gangster Broccoli or Hot Tub Broccoli, features a 3D-rendered anthropomorphic broccoli stalk wearing gold chains and relaxing in a tropical jacuzzi. The character has exaggerated lips and uses the broccoli floret as an afro hairstyle. A toothpick character stands in the background fishing, as part of Colgate's "there are places a toothpick will never reach" campaign for dental floss[1]. The advertisement drew immediate accusations of racism upon release due to its incorporation of Black stereotypes in the broccoli's design[2]. Critics pointed to the bling jewelry, large lips, and the afro represented by the vegetable's natural head shape as problematic design choices. Despite the controversy, the image found new life over a decade later as a reaction image popular in shitposting communities[3]. ## How It Spread The Broccoli In Hot Tub image remained relatively obscure until 2021 when it entered shitposting communities. On August 17th, 2021, YouTuber Troll posted a video pairing the image with the opening of "Candy Shop," gaining over 5,400 views[3]. That same month, YouTuber Danilo Milutinovic created a SpongeBob Doxxing Your IP Address parody using the broccoli image. In October 2021, the meme spread across multiple platforms. An iFunny user posted an image macro featuring all three vegetables from the original Colgate campaign, earning over 9,500 smiles[7]. Instagram page @creemierr posted a video editing the broccoli into a dating profile with "This Love" by Maroon 5 playing, which was reposted to @repost.randy where it gained over 186,000 views[3][4]. On Reddit's r/shitposting, user GeorgeSaucington posted a comic about showing someone "the broccoli picture"[6]. Starting in February 2023, the image gained significant popularity in Indonesia as a "Santai dulu gak sih" (just relax, okay) reaction meme[8]. Facebook users began applying it to situations where someone should stay calm while waiting for something. The meme appeared in posts about marriage pressure for 25-year-olds and soccer commentary about Manchester United's comeback against West Ham[8][9]. A viral Facebook video depicted a Kamen Rider character while the villain, represented by the broccoli, casually waits[10]. ## How to Use Broccoli In Hot Tub is typically used as a reaction image conveying relaxation, unbothered attitudes, or casual confidence. In Western shitposting, it often appears in ironic contexts or as an absurd non-sequitur image people share for its bizarre aesthetic. In Indonesian meme culture, the image is commonly paired with the text "Santai dulu gak sih" to tell someone to calm down and relax, especially when waiting for something or facing pressure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Broccoli In Hot Tub? Broccoli In Hot Tub is a 3D-rendered image of an anthropomorphic broccoli wearing bling jewelry and relaxing in a jacuzzi, originally created for a 2010 Colgate dental floss advertisement by Chilean agency Prolam Y&R[1]. ### Where did Broccoli In Hot Tub come from? The image originated from Colgate's May 2010 print campaign called "there are places a toothpick will never reach," designed to advertise dental floss[1]. It became a meme in 2021 when it spread through shitposting communities[3]. ### What does Broccoli In Hot Tub mean? The meme typically conveys a relaxed, unbothered attitude. In Indonesian meme culture, it's specifically used with the phrase "Santai dulu gak sih" meaning "just relax, okay" to tell people to calm down while waiting[8]. ### How do you use Broccoli In Hot Tub? The image is used as a reaction image in shitposting contexts or paired with the Indonesian text "Santai dulu gak sih" when responding to stressful situations or telling someone to relax[8][9]. ### Is Broccoli In Hot Tub still popular? The meme saw significant activity in Indonesia during 2023, where it became popular on Facebook for reaction posts[8]. It had earlier viral moments in Western shitposting communities during October 2021[3][7]. ## References 1. [https://www.adsoftheworld.com/campaigns/toothpick]() 2. [https://copyranter.blogspot.com/2010/05/blinged-out-broccoli-brother-chillin-in.html]() 3. [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/broccoli-in-hot-tub]() --- Source: https://meme.com/memes/broccoli-in-hot-tub Published by meme.com — The Internet Meme Library