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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!

#1

Name Checks Out

Name Checks Out

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    #2

    Potato

    Potato

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm, I haven't seen Stew for a while

    Jane Cortez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s a half baked idea….

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    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.

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    #4

    Bruh

    Bruh

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm safe - zombies are in for the brains 🙃 Who's with me?

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    #5

    Yes

    Yes

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    CAMAW
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah Ankita, mind your own business

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    #6

    He Explained It Wrong

    He Explained It Wrong

    frthoughwhy Report

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there any topic that doesn't have a sub reddit?

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    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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    #8

    Italy

    Italy

    GamerRZX Report

    CAMAW
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone make a JOJO meme of these two please

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    #10

    The FBI Is Onto Us

    The FBI Is Onto Us

    BloodDReaper Report

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created 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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    #11

    That Turned Dark Fast

    That Turned Dark Fast

    Mindless_Forever5805 Report

    #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

    NamelessSB Report

    #13

    Old Google+ Meme

    Old Google+ Meme

    TheWetNapkin Report

    #14

    Never Truly Safe

    Never Truly Safe

    TheBowlCutBoi Report

    Well-Dressed Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created 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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    #15

    A Double Whammy

    A Double Whammy

    kpat_1567 Report

    #16

    The Cause Of 2020

    The Cause Of 2020

    Za_nsh Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created 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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    #17

    The Best One I've Seen Yet Lol

    The Best One I've Seen Yet Lol

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    #18

    Definitely Checks Out

    Definitely Checks Out

    bharat___sinha Report

    Legen ( wait for it ) dary
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with Giuseppe.? It's better than any name Elon Musk will come up with.

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    #20

    Did That Sting M8?

    Did That Sting M8?

    SavageCabbage_YEET Report

    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created 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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    #22

    Pizza Hut App

    Pizza Hut App

    FallenDuelist Report

    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love what they did there with the John Doe thing.

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    #23

    FBI

    FBI

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    gas station cola
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created 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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    #24

    Checks Out

    Checks Out

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    #25

    Not The Belt!

    Not The Belt!

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    David Martin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created 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

    OpinionatedNonsense Report

    David Martin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created 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

    CadeTheFrogger Report

    ToGo
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created 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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    SheamusFanFrom1987
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there so I'll get you some TP and a change of pants.

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    #29

    Don’t Call Me Karen

    Don’t Call Me Karen

    The_Vadami Report