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Welcome to a whimsical corner of Reddit known as “Username Checks Out” that combines witty snapbacks, memes, and internet culture all at once.

According to Know Your Meme, “'Username Checks Out' is a common catchphrase used online to point out when someone makes a comment that seems to complement their online handle.” People online immediately caught on to the joke, and so the subreddit by the same name was born in 2015.

Seven years later, the community stands strong while dedicated to sharing and documenting hilarious examples of the phrase being used. Below we wrapped up some of the funniest ones for you to enjoy!

Know Your Meme explains the “Username Checks Out” catchphrase that has been surfing online for years, as a phrase that points out when someone makes a comment which  complements their online handle. 

The origins of the phrase dates back to November 19th, 2014, when the Redditor felix2468 posted a question to r/OutOfTheLoop about what the phrase ‘Username checks out’ meant. “While the comment had seen use online prior to the question, the post marked the first time someone inquired about its meaning online,” Know Your Meme explains.

A year later, on October 20th, 2015, “a 9GAG user posted an example showing someone with the username "EnragedQuitter" leaving an online gaming match, gaining over 6,600 points.” Then, on April 17th, 2016, Redditor The-Lying-Tree posted the same question to /r/OutOfTheLoop. According to Know Your Meme, in the thread, users Drogovic and Stuff_muffin provided examples of how the meme would be used. The joke was picked up by Redditors on various subreddits.

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#10

The FBI Is Onto Us

The FBI Is Onto Us

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Nadine Bamberger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's the exact moment showerthoughts host has been seamlessly replaced by what people commonly described as a "man in black".

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#12

Church V Jesus Round 1 Commence Idk I Don’t Watch Boxing Or Wrestling

Church V Jesus Round 1 Commence Idk I Don’t Watch Boxing Or Wrestling

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#14

Never Truly Safe

Never Truly Safe

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Well-Dressed Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kutiwise is safe, though. That’s a “vampier” hunter, not a “vampire” hunter.

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#16

The Cause Of 2020

The Cause Of 2020

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Wyndmere
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sarcasm means "to cut flesh". Insults cut the soul like knives cut the body. Don't damage other people's souls as if your words don't make any impact on them.

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#18

Definitely Checks Out

Definitely Checks Out

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#20

Did That Sting M8?

Did That Sting M8?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was younger, I always thought it meant all my friends were adding kisses to their name, like xoxo.

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#23

FBI

FBI

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gas station cola
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

to answer the question: there would be a huge sigh of relief if such a violent, bigoted, unintelligent extremist cult leader was done away with once & for all.

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#25

Not The Belt!

Not The Belt!

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David Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"NotTheBelt" officially beats all other usernames out there; I dunno what it is, but that name just hits me the right way

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#26

Didn't Mean To Offend Any Earthworms, I'm Sorry

Didn't Mean To Offend Any Earthworms, I'm Sorry

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David Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At my high school, the weird thing would be the guy who was suspended after the weekend janitor caught him in the teachers' lounge. "Steve" (not his real name) had decided to break into the lounge and was raiding for food, found some hot dog buns, and figured "Welp...might as well sit down on the couch in here and pleasure myself with one of those". Aaaaaaaaand cue the janitor

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#27

The Anti-UwU

The Anti-UwU

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ToGo
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can anyone tell me what UwU means please? I feel out of the loop. Edit: in case I'm told to Google it, I did. It said its a smiley face but I'm not sure if that's right because it doesn't look like one.

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#28

I Feel Bad For The Second Guy

I Feel Bad For The Second Guy

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