Why Did “Clussy” Slang Get Famous in Memes?
Clussy is a combination of the words “clown” and “pussy.” However, it is one of several ‘-ussy’ variations. It includes Bussy, Thussy, and Thrussy. It gained notoriety in late 2017. Following the release of Pennywise, the Clown-starring film “It”. A Tumblr user who talked about losing their virginity to Pennywise initially used the slang phrase.
Further, Clowns used to cause fear on the internet. They used to be a common phobia. Nonetheless, flashy jokers have become popular in modern times. It’s all thanks to the word with a “-ussy” ending. In the summer of 2022, the slang phrase is widely used. Because of the buzz around ‘Geiru Toneido’, the Ace Attorney clown girl.
Her persona made this strange (mainly ironic) attraction to clowns widely accepted. Overall, the trendy obsession did not seem as absurd anymore. As a result, the word common usage reflected its expansion.
But where did clussy originate? What was the term originally used for and how is it currently utilized in memes? Let us simplify the article below.
Clussy’s Origin and History
Although Twitter user ‘Georgeous Fox’ had coined the word. It was to describe the ARMS character Lola Pop on August 22, 2017. Still, it was not viral until Tumblr user ‘Slushi’ received an anonymous question from one of his followers in September 2017. The term gained widespread use. Regardless, the question was, “What did Headcanons say about Pennywise taking your virginity?” In addition, Slushi gave a detailed response. Concluded it by saying, “Additionally, he can alter his dick, clussy, etc., in my opinion. It would therefore be pretty intriguing, I dunno.” Later, the post received six notes in a month.
Slushi removed the original Tumblr post after a screenshot of it got shared on Twitter. Even though the original, popular Twitter repost got also removed. However, it can still be seen in a tweet sent on September 18, 2017. By Twitter user CathedraIward, who uploaded a screenshot of Slushi’s Tumblr post that had received over 830 likes in five years.
Spreading of the word on Social Platforms
The word got mentioned on Twitter for the duration of September 2017. Because of the repost to the social media site. For instance, on September 18, user Sanayawrites of Twitter tweeted, “I hope the Tumblr user who coined the word clussy to describe pennywise takin’ their virginity is having a miserable day today.” It received six likes after being posted.
On October 11, 2017, Twitter user Barbiesswanlake used the word. In the description of a photo of a despondent Pennywise smoking in the rain. Also, the tweet received nine likes.
Next, the word was used on October 2, 2017. It was by Twitter user Cixodus, garnering more than 50 likes in five years.
The word saw a rise in usage in 2019. For instance, on May 25, 2019, cosplayer and Twitter user Babyybatt dressed up as Pennywise. Moreover, posted pictures with the comment, “Come collect this clussy.” In three years, the tweet earned more than 700 likes.
Twitter user Keffals made fun of everyone on January 10, 2022. Over the next two months, her tweet “really horny for clown girls,” received over 7,300 likes.
FemClownLover posted to /r/confessions on March 17, 2022, with the title, “I’m so desperate to have sex with a female clown I can’t take it.”
The post gained almost 4,300 upvotes in a week and re-popularized the slang word.
Instagram page Dietnigga published a meme on September 27. That is the word, garnering over 45 likes in five years.
Instagram user Oheypete published a “clussy” meme on August 7, 2019. It gathered around 2,600 likes in three years. Furthermore, the publication of “It Chapter Two” in late August 2019 may be responsible for this increase in usage.
At the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, the word references peaked once more. For instance, on December 22, 2021, a 4chan user who preferred to remain anonymous posted something. They referred to it as a “clussy thread.”
Even though the original post got taken down. It later got reposted to /r/NewGreentexts and received over 290 likes in just three months.
TikTok Releases
Early in 2022, the word also gained popularity on TikTok. For instance, on January 27, 2022, TikToker Bouncyclown released a video. With the words, “does that clussy honk?” And, it received approximately 439,800 plays and 47,700 likes in just two months.
Going into 2022, TikToker’s owner continued to publish stuff related to the word. Such as a video that was posted on February 27. It received almost 205,300 plays in a single month.
Memes Form
On iFunny, users created ironic memes about “clussy.” Which is where the word first gained popularity. A screenshot of the Bouncyclown’s TikTok, for example, got featured on iFunny in 2022. It was uploaded on March 6 by iFunny JMIII BUT CANCER. Where it gained almost 3,500 smiles in 18 days.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, released in 2016, features Geiru Toneido, popularly known as Ace Attorney Clown Girl.
After a fan-made Ace Attorney animation, depicting the character became viral in June 2022. After that user started horny posting and posting fan art of the character. Whereas, giving the character instant fame on Twitter.
Conclusion
In real life, there is never a good moment or location to use the word “clussy.” Nevertheless, online, you may use it wherever! So long as you publish anonymously (or do not bother about such things). However, most of its use in memes and videos is ironic. It can be a little difficult to discern if you are being sincere or not now that everyone is aware of Geiru Toneido, though. For example;
All are prohibited from consuming Pennywise’s clussy.
“Does anyone feel aroused if a Discord mod shouts clussy in the channel while no one else is online?”
FAQ’s
What is the meaning of Clussy?
It is a combination of the words “clown” and “pussy.” However, it is one of several ‘-ussy’ variations. It includes Bussy, Thussy, and Thrussy.
What is the clussy in Ace Attorney?
After a fan-made Ace Attorney animation, depicting the character became viral in June 2022. After that user started horny posting and posting fan art of the character. Whereas, giving the character instant fame on Twitter.
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