Fans are eager to know what the “I’ve played these games before” meme, which has gone viral on TikTok, is all about. It refers to a moment from the hit Netflix series, Squid Game Season 2, which premiered last month. The scene involves Seong Gi-Hun, who boasts about his experience in the game.
Here’s a detailed article that explains the viral TikTok meme.
‘I’ve played these games before’ meme on TikTok explained
“I’ve played these games before” meme originates from Squid Game Season 2 Episode 3, titled “001,” English dubbed version. In the scene, Seong Gi-hun, portrayed by Lee Jung-Jae, shouts this particular line to players around, flexing his experience and expertise in the survival games. He mentions this statement in an attempt to influence every player’s vote. Somehow, this playful phrase resonated with the audience and gained attention with many making memes around it.
However, squidgamefanpage29, a TikTok user, was the first one to begin this trend by sharing this scene on TikTok on the series release date, amassing over 346,500 views within a week, per Dexerto.
The meme quickly became popular among gamers, who used it in the context of flaunting their expertise in a particular game. Slowly and steadily, many users presented their iterations of the meme, making it relatable to the general audience.
Squid Game Season 2 was widely anticipated, thanks to the popularity and acclaim its first season received. The series was reportedly one of Netflix’s most-watched shows in 2021. It was not the first time that users have used its content to make hilarious memes. A few scenes from Season 1 in particular, such as Gi-Hun’s broad smile, the red light, and the green light doll, have also been turned into memes.
