Alexis Kestler
If you‘ve spent any time scrolling TikTok in 2025, chances are you‘ve been "Krissed." But what exactly does it mean to "get Krissed," and why has this viral meme captivated the internet? Read on for the full guide to understand the origins, impact, and absurd humor of the Kris Jenner dancing meme.
The Meme That‘s Trolling All of TikTok
The "Get Krissed" meme features a clip of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner gleefully dancing to Lady Marmalade in an elf costume. Originally from a 2012 Christmas video, the clip is now being used on TikTok to bait-and-switch viewers across the platform.
By now, you‘ve probably fallen for (and enjoyed) the jebait yourself. A TikTok video starts off with an interesting premise – maybe something shocking about Kim Kardashian or a wild stunt. But a few seconds in, it suddenly switches to the silly Kris Jenner dancing clip, poking fun at you for expecting legitimate content.
Yep, you just got "Krissed."
The Genius of Bait-and-Switch Humor
On the surface, the meme is just a goofy bait-and-switch prank. But when you dig deeper into internet culture, Krissed touches on some of our favorite things – absurd humor, shock value, and laughing at our own gullibility.
Bait-and-switch memes like rickrolling have been popular online for years. We know seeing an unexpected silly video versus the serious content promised gives us a jolt of dopamine. According to neuroscience research, unexpected events activate our brain‘s reward system, inducing pleasure. So while you may roll your eyes outwardly at getting jebaited, internally you‘re enjoying the ride.
Combine this with the absurdity of Kris Jenner‘s wacky dancing, and you have the perfect viral recipe. Krissed capitalizes on these psychological and cultural trends, which is why it‘s resonated so much.
The Matriarch of Memes: Why Kris Jenner?
Out of all the Kardashians, why has Kris Jenner become the face of this meme trend?
As the momager and matriarch of the family, Kris has always been portrayed as the savvy businesswoman orchestrating things behind the scenes. Seeing her let loose and dance so enthusiastically creates the perfect shocking contrast for the meme.
Kris also has an innate talent for staying relevant in pop culture decade after decade. From Keeping Up With the Kardashians to her viral TikTok presence, Kris knows how to lean into trends and memes about her family. Posting her own #Krissed style video showed the willing embrace of meme culture that‘s kept the Kardashians influencers for so long.
By the Numbers: A Meme Gone Meta
Let‘s break down just how massive the Get Krissed phenomenon has gotten:
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1.3 billion views – The #Krissed hashtag has been viewed over a billion times on TikTok in just a few months
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63 million views – Kris Jenner‘s own #Krissed video rapidly amassed tens of millions of eyeballs
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15 million to 1.2 billion – The original Jenner dancing video went from obscurity to meme superstardom, gaining hundreds of millions of views
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226,000% – The percentage growth in Google searches for "Krissed Meme" from May to July 2022
Krissed has even outpaced many other top TikTok memes from 2022, including "He‘s a 10 but…" and "This sound makes me want to commit crimes."
The meme also continues to evolve, with users now creating compilation reaction videos showing the most hilarious Krissed moments. Clearly, this meme has gone wildly meta.
The Cultural Impact: A New Rickroll?
It‘s not an exaggeration to say getting Krissed has become a shared cultural experience online. The meme took off across platforms, not just TikTok, as people couldn‘t help but laugh at its absurdity.
Many fans have compared it to the longevity and impact of "rickrolling." While rickrolling itself saw a resurgence during the pandemic, the Krissed meme feels like a modern evolution of the bait-and-switch trend.
There‘s just something so funny about the no-context, randomness of Kris‘ frenzied dancing combined with the gullibility factor. We know we "should" see it coming, but the meme still works every time.
Krissed to Death: The Meme‘s Viral Appeal
Even though we know it‘s a jebait, the Get Krissed meme seems to never get old. It‘s on track to be one of the most memorable viral moments of 2022.
So whether you‘re a longtime Kardashian fan or have never watched an episode of their shows, take comfort in knowing we‘ve all been #KrissedTogether. Clearly this meme speaks to our universal love of surprises and laughing at ourselves.
And if you‘re mad that I just Krissed you with this article, well…just wait until you scroll TikTok again. Kris will be there waiting to dance her way back into your feed when you least expect it.
