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Stick Bugged

2020video/prankdead

Published March 10, 2026

Also known as: Stick Bugged Meme · SB

A viral prank video format where a dancing insect (stick bug) appears unexpectedly in videos, startling viewers.

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Overview

Stick Bugged is a prank format featuring a dancing stick bug suddenly appearing in videos, typically unrelated content, startling viewers.

Emerging as a jumpscare-based prank format, Stick Bugged represented continued evolution of internet pranks and video editing tricks.

Origin & Background

Platform
Reddit/Twitter
Creator
Internet community
Date
2020

Emerged as jumpscare prank video format on social media

How It Spread

Stick Bugged became popular in 2020 as a prank video format where a dancing stick bug would suddenly appear in unrelated videos. The format spread as people created their own versions and pranks.

The trend peaked quickly and declined as novelty wore off.

Platforms

RedditTwitterTikTokYouTube

Timeline

2020

Stick Bug prank videos emerge

2020

Rapidly spreads across platforms

2020-2021

Novelty wears off, trend declines

2021+

Largely abandoned

2022-01-01

Stick Bugged reached mainstream popularity and media coverage

2023-01-01

Brands and companies started using Stick Bugged in marketing

View on Google Trends

How to Use This Meme

Edit a dancing stick bug into unrelated videos to prank or surprise viewers.

1

Watch the original Stick Bugged video to understand the format

2

Record your own version using the same concept or audio

3

Edit the video with the right timing and effects

4

Share on social media with relevant hashtags

Create Your Own

Cultural Impact

Stick Bugged demonstrated the rapid rise and fall of prank-based video formats and the importance of surprise in viral content.

Fun Facts

Quick viral spread and quick decline

Based on jumpscare prank mechanics

Simple editing allowed widespread participation

Often used to prank friends and audiences

Represents 2020's trend cycle

The Stick Bugged meme has been shared millions of times across social media

You can create your own Stick Bugged meme using free tools like Imgflip

Stick Bugged first appeared in 2020

The meme is still remixed and adapted by creators

Brands and marketers have used Stick Bugged in their campaigns

The meme is still remixed and adapted by creators

Derivatives & Variations

Similar jumpscare pranks

A variation of Stick Bugged

(2020)

Other insect-based prank videos

A variation of Stick Bugged

(2020)

Frequently Asked Questions