Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The “City Boy” meme is making a familiar return across social media, with users once again shouting “City Boy! City Boy!” in reaction videos and edits. The format traces back to a scene from Gravity Falls, where Deputy Durland repeatedly mocks Dipper by yelling the phrase to frame him as out of place.
The meme first broke out in 2022, when TikTok creators began pairing the Gravity Falls clip with scenarios involving dating drama or moments where men appeared dismissive toward women. The phrase itself comes from AAVE slang that emerged in 2019 following the rise of “City Boy Summer,” a male counterpart to “Hot Girl Summer,” popularized after Megan Thee Stallion released her album Fever.
After fading from feeds, the format resurfaced in early January 2026, with creators reviving the same structure that fueled its original popularity. New TikToks once again paired real-life clips with Deputy Durland’s exaggerated shout, quickly drawing millions of views and sparking meta commentary about the meme’s return.
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The “City Boy” meme is making a familiar return across social media, with users once again shouting “City Boy! City Boy!” in reaction videos and edits. The format traces back to a scene from Gravity Falls, where Deputy Durland repeatedly mocks Dipper by yelling the phrase to frame him as out of place.
The meme first broke out in 2022, when TikTok creators began pairing the Gravity Falls clip with scenarios involving dating drama or moments where men appeared dismissive toward women. The phrase itself comes from AAVE slang that emerged in 2019 following the rise of “City Boy Summer,” a male counterpart to “Hot Girl Summer,” popularized after Megan Thee Stallion released her album Fever.
After fading from feeds, the format resurfaced in early January 2026, with creators reviving the same structure that fueled its original popularity. New TikToks once again paired real-life clips with Deputy Durland’s exaggerated shout, quickly drawing millions of views and sparking meta commentary about the meme’s return.
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