Today, LA-based punk-pop-rave renegades Little Big (originally from Saint Petersburg) unleash the “Skibidi” (Hard Dance Version) here, a fresh spin on their 2018 viral phenomenon. The original “Skibidi” blurred the line between parody and sincerity through its absurdity, deliberate awkwardness, and over-the-top dance, which instantly captured global attention.
The video went insanely viral, racking up over 780 million views and sparking the #SkibidiChallenge on TikTok and Instagram, inspiring countless dance covers worldwide. The song’s infectious energy and playful absurdity made it one of the defining viral hits of the decade.
The word “Skibidi” itself has since taken on a life of its own, even being officially added to the Cambridge Dictionary in recognition of its cultural impact. Beyond the song, “Skibidi” marked a turning point in how global pop and internet culture fuse absurdity, irony, and accessibility into viral art. Even years later, “Skibidi” remains shorthand for chaotic internet-era energy, paving the way for hyper-ironic acts and viral dance phenomena in pop and meme culture – think Tommy Cash, Yung Gravy, BBno$, or even some of the meme aesthetics in hyperpop and the Skibidi Toilet web series.
With this new Hard Dance Version, Little Big reignites the madness, transforming their iconic anthem into a heavier, high-octane sound built for today’s dance floors.