Other memes are cryptic from the very start, such as "Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade?" Because, let's be honest, what does that even mean? Never fear, we've tracked down the meme's origin ...

On January 13, 2024, Ninja did indeed get a low taper fade. He posted the results on TikTok, intercut with @Ericdoa’s original sound, where it racked up almost a million views.

So, does Ninja have a 'low taper fade'? As of Jan. 15, Ninja claims he now has a low taper fade — but whether the haircut is an accurate low taper fade seems to be up for debate in the comments.