![]() Luxton, a licensed psychologist and professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, about these types of memes and what they portend for kids. This doesn’t mean that they’re not concerning, however. In a recent post in the Atlantic, experts said that although some of these dark meme posts may be concerning, there are some situations in which they can actually be therapeutic. What Parents Need To Know About Dark Memes Younger children may be unable to tell the difference between what’s ironic and what’s not. ![]() But as we mentioned above, this generation seems to be normalizing suicide in a way that previous generations didn’t. Though it’s unclear exactly why the suicide rate has risen so dramatically in the past 20 years, there’s no denying that kids today struggle with cyberbullying, stress, anxiety, and depression in unprecedented levels.ĭoes this mean that every kid that shares or makes suicide memes is suicidal? Of course not. Nationwide, one in 10 high school girls will attempt suicide. It’s currently the second-leading cause of death for kids aged 12 to 19 - more than deaths by cancer, AIDS, stroke, and birth defects combined. Content on Instagram, YouTube, and even TikTok shows homemade videos of stuffed Kermits hanging themselves, being thrown off roofs, overdosing on pills, and more. ![]() ![]() Kids have also begun crafting new memes in which Kermit is “committing suicide” in different and macabre ways. We’ve discussed in a previous blog post how kids jokingly say “kms (kill myself),” as in “I’m gonna be late for school again, kms.” As Kermit Suicide has gone viral, so too has the prevalence of kids riffing on it with turns of phrase like, “ima kermit suicide” or “go kermit suicide.” Kermit is also the ringleader of a beloved TV show for children, and the fact that he would do something so dark makes the meme even more surprising. Part of the meme’s popularity stems from the obvious pun created by the similarity between “Kermitting” and “committing” suicide. A person playing as Kermit is chased onto a roof and then jumps off the roof screaming, “I am going to Kermit suicide.” The joke was completely unscripted, but it resonated with the online community and quickly began to spread. “Kermit Suicide” first appeared in a virtual video chat room in October 2018. The Origin of the Kermit Suicide Phenomenon In this post, we’re going to explain what you need to know about this trend, and what it means if your kids are using Kermit to joke about suicide. There are more than 55,000 posts on Instagram with the hashtag #kermitsuicide, and when you search for it on Twitter, a warning box appears encouraging users to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if they’re feeling suicidal. But this innocent green muppet is currently making the rounds online in a series of disturbing suicide memes and jokes. You’re probably familiar with “Evil Kermit” (which features two Kermits in a good angel/bad angel setup) and “But That’s None of My Business” Kermit (which has him sipping tea and being sarcastic). Kermit the Frog isn’t new to meme culture. If you (or someone you know) are struggling with suicidal ideation, please reach out to someone you trust for help or contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Note: This article contains images readers may find disturbing.
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