TIKTOK: funeditsforyou_, johnnyb17_The ‘Mama dat burn’ meme from 2024 has made a comeback on TikTok, with people using the viral audio in their videos.
The viral ‘Mama dat burn’ meme is taking TikTok by storm, with animations, fan art, and thousands of hilarious interpretations using the now-iconic phrase.
But where did this meme come from, and how is it being used? Here’s everything you need to know about it.
‘Mama dat burn’ origin
The original video that inspired the meme was posted by TikToker naturallycrownd_nblessed in October 2024. Captured from her daughter’s perspective, the clip shows a sweet but unfortunate moment during a hair-straightening session.
The daughter excitedly exclaims, “I’m getting my silk press!” just before her mom accidentally burns her forehead. The girl winces in pain and utters the now-famous phrase, “Mama, dat burn.”
Despite the seemingly painful moment, the video feels wholesome and relatable, which helped it resonate with millions of viewers. It has amassed almost 146 million views since its upload, with the accompanying ‘sound’ used in over 15,600 TikToks.
How ‘Mama dat burn’ is being used in memes
The sound’s viral success initially led to a wave of photo slideshow memes. These TikToks often featured two images: the first showing a character or person full of excitement (echoing the daughter’s optimism about her silk press) and the second portraying a funny or overdramatic “burnt” aftermath.
As the trend evolved, creators began posting videos of themselves lip-syncing to the audio while sharing relatable scenarios through text overlays.
In TikToker reka_szbo’s post, the meme is used to describe accidentally peeling off too much lip skin, pairing the line “Mama dat burn” with an exaggerated reaction.
Others parodied the original video. For instance, user .mooosh, applied the sound humorously, showing their adorable hamster wincing as they gently comb its fur.
The meme also expanded to animated interpretations and fandom content. One popular TikTok reimagined the moment using Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia. Their post racked up over 1.1 million views.
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Though the meme originated in late 2024, it’s still thriving in 2025, proving the appeal of the relatable, lighthearted humor that ‘Mama dat burn’ embodies. Whether through animations, funny scenarios, or fandom art, it continues to keep TikTok users laughing.
It’s just one of the many trends gaining traction on TikTok, alongside the bizarre AI history POV craze and the popular ‘reheating nachos’ meme.