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See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 8zix0uic1nhj7ds2a68bg2187j1ndfw 1342841374 1342836884 2026-03-10T23:43:24Z Not1Soul 50397769 1342841374 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> == Origin == == Variants == == Soyjak.Party == <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} pvc070kkw0gtn5ak8l24ztyrizk7jvh 1342845653 1342841374 2026-03-11T00:12:00Z Ns1sou 51168416 1342845653 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> == Origin == == Variants == == Soyjak.Party == <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 0t5ffofmkg1cq8spv55dmn1l44hp9bm 1342848663 1342845653 2026-03-11T00:31:45Z Ns1sou 51168416 1342848663 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things.<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat Transgender Soyjak == Soyjak.Party == <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 8ccjewwe3sd2ay2m7lf8k6eldpmz0az 1342850715 1342848663 2026-03-11T00:46:11Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Variants */ 1342850715 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things.<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 3hiaw46qpfld48i015a4ouk0qfsydma 1343078500 1342850715 2026-03-12T03:33:20Z Ns1sou 51168416 1343078500 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things.<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} npop06l82afuf73nqb0g1xt2fpfvog5 1343244266 1343078500 2026-03-13T04:29:02Z Ns1sou 51168416 1343244266 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the Soyjak.Party website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an imageboard dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of Soyjak.Party, colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new Soyjak variants. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 6es20kvfy0xwdxds454mw9224oj7oaz 1343247689 1343244266 2026-03-13T04:55:32Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1343247689 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the Soyjak.Party website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of Soyjak.Party, colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new Soyjak variants. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> Soyjak.Party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Controversy === Soyjak.Party users have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called 'Jackbox raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|Jackbox]] game.<ref name=":2" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 47yv3oq5sz9lidedfm32stswjbhae2p 1343252990 1343247689 2026-03-13T05:36:31Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Controversy */ 1343252990 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the Soyjak.Party website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of Soyjak.Party, colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new Soyjak variants. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> Soyjak.Party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] Soyjak.Party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] community.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of transphobic remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'. Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called 'Jackbox raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|Jackbox]] game.<ref name=":2" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date= |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} hjpng7fnkh6t326ameripcokzlsyk4c 1343253555 1343252990 2026-03-13T05:41:33Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Criticism and controversy */ 1343253555 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the Soyjak.Party website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of Soyjak.Party, colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new Soyjak variants. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> Soyjak.Party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] Soyjak.Party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] community.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of transphobic remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called 'Jackbox raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|Jackbox]] game.<ref name=":2" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> ==== Controversy ==== == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} dgn86zvk3oepak55p7ajc3b9ejigttu 1343256216 1343253555 2026-03-13T06:08:54Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Controversy */ 1343256216 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award Two soyjaks pointing Serious hat == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the Soyjak.Party website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of Soyjak.Party, colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new Soyjak variants. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> Soyjak.Party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] Soyjak.Party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] community.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of transphobic remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called 'Jackbox raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|Jackbox]] game.<ref name=":2" /> Soyjak.Party users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the Soyjak community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by other users on the site some referred to as 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} 9kf4afregefheicg74w6te3cih9gy0y 1343259388 1343256216 2026-03-13T06:37:59Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Criticism and controversy */ 1343259388 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Tranny]]<nowiki/>jak <ref name=":8" /> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] community.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by other users on the site some referred to as 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} g5tux59lgm3k7p6d2p4ltdx4j3hqm8h 1343260915 1343259388 2026-03-13T06:56:34Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Criticism and controversy */ 1343260915 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Tranny]]<nowiki/>jak <ref name=":8" /> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] community.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by outsiders, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 9fnmfyebr7ka556nyjbjinali58qftm 1343261523 1343260915 2026-03-13T07:02:53Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Criticism and controversy */ 1343261523 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Tranny]]<nowiki/>jak <ref name=":8" /> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] community.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak'' fans outside of ''Soyjak.Party'', with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} nr5fxec8g772627dq0pdktddztk3qq8 1343261684 1343261523 2026-03-13T07:04:39Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Criticism and controversy */ 1343261684 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Tranny]]<nowiki/>jak <ref name=":8" /> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak'' fans outside of ''Soyjak.Party'', with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} io6j00y9ne7qgigqcxx05631h96lju3 1343265941 1343261684 2026-03-13T07:55:19Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Variants */ 1343265941 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Transgender|Trans]]-Soyjak <ref name=":8" /> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5" /> such as the derogatory terms '[[Kike]][[Discord|cord]]' and '[[4chan|4]][[Cuckold|Cuck]]' for the websites [[Discord]] and 4Chan.<ref name=":6" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak'' fans outside of ''Soyjak.Party'', with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} f2m7fpp59amdg1wki8htrltqojyepxe 1343339006 1343265941 2026-03-13T17:47:09Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1343339006 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Transgender|Trans]]-Soyjak <ref name=":8" /> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak'' fans outside of ''Soyjak.Party'', with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} bnc2e975rzhqbjctl66ruk0hoz9toin 1344542562 1343339006 2026-03-21T02:12:08Z Not1Soul 50397769 1344542562 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> [[Transgender|Trans]]-Soyjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak'' fans outside of ''Soyjak.Party'', with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 4yt7pvfz166f33znd22nrtbzu9toear 1344542688 1344542562 2026-03-21T02:12:59Z Not1Soul 50397769 1344542688 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak'' fans outside of ''Soyjak.Party'', with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} qecf48pt160fvzxk09dm552l0wt6skk 1344542800 1344542688 2026-03-21T02:13:55Z Not1Soul 50397769 1344542800 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 7o0qusj8l8w8jfb6cezvzoujtpd9j1i 1345176786 1344542800 2026-03-24T18:41:21Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345176786 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} mth62t1vtltnkkgmleb7p4hfqwas9mj 1345176995 1345176786 2026-03-24T18:42:41Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345176995 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} n8gc305ed29fnny5e27zzflgyimiuxn 1345177840 1345176995 2026-03-24T18:48:59Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345177840 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as Chud, Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 9q5wdg2rcxdi3wzv5v20wn7f3cjixrs 1345178816 1345177840 2026-03-24T18:56:58Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345178816 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as Chud, Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 9ysmevsuvz6yrdkjhufkec8a6h8mk62 1345179346 1345178816 2026-03-24T19:00:57Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345179346 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ugly American (pejorative)|Amerimutt]] <ref name=":12" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} ssern5nzlvsinkh445qo9bzo73whngp 1345179462 1345179346 2026-03-24T19:02:07Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345179462 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> Amerimutt <ref name=":12" /> Kuzjak <ref name=":13" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} o0ev0pv9ribfmdfh6bgukhf9dce09y6 1345179911 1345179462 2026-03-24T19:05:57Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345179911 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype originating from 2017. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> The meme is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> Amerimutt <ref name=":12" /> Kuzjak <ref name=":13" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 765z8bnafhsqayvs2h9l8nb944em5dv 1345180219 1345179911 2026-03-24T19:08:28Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345180219 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> Amerimutt <ref name=":12" /> Kuzjak <ref name=":13" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} isnqm4mtpr56kzlet2qpbqss67ma4bw 1345181382 1345180219 2026-03-24T19:17:26Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345181382 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> Amerimutt <ref name=":12" /> Kuzjak <ref name=":13" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Criticism and controversy === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed these mentions could possibly be a [[false flag]]<ref name=":13" /> and that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 4c3lrifuu6p7fagh1clh6hbmwbt9p1x 1345181706 1345181382 2026-03-24T19:19:45Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345181706 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> Amerimutt <ref name=":12" /> Kuzjak <ref name=":13" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed these mentions could possibly be a [[false flag]]<ref name=":13" /> and that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} jwxkjawj5ya4jsca8vg5oun9gx4euau 1345182297 1345181706 2026-03-24T19:24:43Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345182297 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> Amerimutt <ref name=":12" /> Kuzjak <ref name=":13" /> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> This developed into a ranking system with mineral-based names, with [[Emerald|gemerald]], [[Gemstone|gem]], [[coal]], and [[Sulfur|brimstone]] referring to posts from the highest quality to lowest.<ref name=":13" /> All users are given a randomized, anonymous username based on popular Soyjak variants, such as [[Chud (pejorative)|Chud]], Cobson, Meximutt, Jartycuck, etc.<ref name=":13" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === History === It was created by 4Chan user Soot in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed these mentions could possibly be a [[false flag]]<ref name=":13" /> and that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community, with some referring to 'foodists'.<ref name=":5" /> Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} nhcudkajepq2ehl2hufatz1php0bxgm 1345187542 1345182297 2026-03-24T20:02:53Z Not1Soul 50397769 Removed bad source 1345187542 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community. Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Anti-Americanism]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 7fjtrdhauwksz0i0xzqf822emxi9a7y 1345188760 1345187542 2026-03-24T20:11:23Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345188760 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0" /> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10" /><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11" /> Troonjak <ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2" /> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3" /> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4" />, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5" /> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7" /> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9" /> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community. When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community. Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Tokmetzis |first=Dimitri |date=2018-05-30 |title=Dit betekenen de belangrijkste memes die door extremisten worden gebruikt |url=https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251215070938/https://decorrespondent.nl/8275/dit-betekenen-de-belangrijkste-memes-die-door-extremisten-worden-gebruikt/cdba7f3f-f12c-0cc5-369f-2069a9176280 |archive-date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=De Correspondent |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Rango |first=G. B. |date=2025-05-21 |title=The Soyjakkers Who Hacked 4chan |url=https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-soyjakkers-who-hacked-4chan|access-date=2026-03-24|website=Pirate Wire}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 3c2qwll7i6hfl5wefasao3of6i0myr4 1345195591 1345188760 2026-03-24T20:56:56Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345195591 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> Troonjak <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community. Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} e1k2idmwhy7urrta6uofi8nlau0x2fx 1345197773 1345195591 2026-03-24T21:11:05Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Origin */ 1345197773 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == Fell for it again award <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Serious hat <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> Troonjak <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community. Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} ivx6v9t24cl5ups3yrge5clijtq0ppv 1345203952 1345197773 2026-03-24T21:59:55Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345203952 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to the large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community. Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 8dv8zwscsyour205wot11zw7odaiazs 1345212422 1345203952 2026-03-24T23:07:41Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Controversies */ 1345212422 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website forbid the requesting of illegal content]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to a large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> Solomon Henderson, perpetrator of the [[Antioch High School shooting]], was a member of the ''Soyjak'' community.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> When users of the imageboard were asked about the shooter, they claimed that he was “groomed” into committing this attack by ''Soyjak.Party'' users outside of the general community. Some users also worried the website would be taken down and attempted to hide the discussion about the attacks.<ref name=":7" /> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} gz219y4c4syex0yb0cxt8cgycz1hhg3 1345214114 1345212422 2026-03-24T23:22:07Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Controversies */ 1345214114 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === [[File:Soyjak.party rules page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The rules of the website]] ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to a large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} iuuimz4clo7ifbgtut3kdjdq0j49103 1345215827 1345214114 2026-03-24T23:37:17Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345215827 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the ''Soyjak.Party'' website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak.Party'', also known as ''The Sharty'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user ''Soot'' in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, ''Soot'' would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect the board to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of ''Soyjak.Party'', colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in Jakking, which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak.Party'' has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], named ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to a large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Users of the site have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> ''Soyjak.Party'' users were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 6xsxppqyuy4z0vtuv4ugbk46aqpqnyi 1345355981 1345215827 2026-03-25T18:07:13Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345355981 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after the /qa/ board was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, colloquially referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.Party'' has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to a large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} mgy9vrlc4jjdhx8vbbuhmjhtqmk4kge 1345356529 1345355981 2026-03-25T18:09:56Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345356529 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to a large number of [[Transphobia|transphobic]] remarks in the articles, such as one calling [[transgender]] people '[[commie]][[Pedophilia|paedo]][[Troon (slur)|troons]]'.<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 9pgnqs5mflojy8n05i5ynt8ips7yuhi 1345357345 1345356529 2026-03-25T18:15:11Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345357345 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article are transgender women, named "[[Tranny|Trannies]]." In the article,<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} enyhnxjp4d895uraan5r4puyju27zwt 1345358507 1345357345 2026-03-25T18:21:44Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345358507 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]], named "[[Tranny|Trannies]]." In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} rzwdu1a5s7lnsyz8q9ojllieq9fi6hd 1345358996 1345358507 2026-03-25T18:24:02Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345358996 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Client Challenge |url=https://www.404media.co/4chan-is-down-following-what-looks-to-be-a-major-hack-spurred-by-meme-war/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.404media.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} nta41lgvr56ayf3kiwarthry3e1qacl 1345359671 1345358996 2026-03-25T18:27:09Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345359671 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 4crmcchkbs8ak0z7hppfgtfx2v79y5o 1345360491 1345359671 2026-03-25T18:30:59Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345360491 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a variation of the [[Wojak]] [[internet meme]] that represents the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually portrayed as being bald, having black glasses, and an incomplete beard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 and is used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} t6cc9rvjipaspedam7djx4aupcxsaro 1345367797 1345360491 2026-03-25T19:06:26Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345367797 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, and a [[Neckbeard (slang)|neckbeard]]. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak.Party'' was created. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} c2387bwjw9uvjacj1kgdbhetlh6uu9d 1345369909 1345367797 2026-03-25T19:16:56Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345369909 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site. A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} hy0ed2hme8vs0r5bp8t8i0k1g64uq7n 1345380172 1345369909 2026-03-25T20:14:50Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345380172 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency. === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Information Age}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 32ke4d8sd0flemu9p8aucdd6pljx1et 1345380431 1345380172 2026-03-25T20:16:47Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345380431 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} hoa360ys7zt9ybv2dvr5sjshgh2w5c4 1345380575 1345380431 2026-03-25T20:17:35Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345380575 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} on1zxk8cx7oubufpq63sbsbmgiyioxm 1345380649 1345380575 2026-03-25T20:18:01Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345380649 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} qyuj0kct9czkuwg2r9pl5c3xcylqbhh 1345380751 1345380649 2026-03-25T20:18:42Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345380751 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a variant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} nio8hwsy9ss3ut2siays12z3ahyt2wc 1345380875 1345380751 2026-03-25T20:19:31Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345380875 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboruu, a Soyjak-themed boruu site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A variant of the meme with a Soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} epy2vk1kt8ai8rk48sml2woxbg5noja 1345382142 1345380875 2026-03-25T20:26:12Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345382142 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on Soyboru, a ''Soyjak''-themed booru site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvarient of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} kj76zqsx10v2ew2s5pd44wqkjuo9acp 1345382262 1345382142 2026-03-25T20:26:52Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345382262 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed booru site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvarient of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a MAGA hat became a popular on Twitter in late 2024 to make fun of Trump supporters that got negatively affected by his second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} fz85hncqtu5kk8mkkjx0u43modgziof 1345382539 1345382262 2026-03-25T20:28:18Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345382539 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvarient of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} 3xrz4jtecdcpmyaz3n3rc4rz0ximu13 1345383088 1345382539 2026-03-25T20:30:57Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345383088 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in 'jakking', which is the creation of new ''Soyjak'' variants. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} mmc7cp2n93a2bednpf6g9wywel67vpb 1345384024 1345383088 2026-03-25T20:36:01Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345384024 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} q43bb80ckl2ljseva7ifm1d7b1huatl 1345397400 1345384024 2026-03-25T22:11:03Z Trade 30525710 added [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] using [[WP:HC|HotCat]] 1345397400 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] }} r7skkngbas5djectfdmwwg0q63bwnr9 1345397449 1345397400 2026-03-25T22:11:24Z Trade 30525710 1345397449 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and was originally used to mock people who get overly excited at "stupid" things, often positioning them as an "effeminate male."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 36wswdzzrhj0xhg60xfvmkobioicr9b 1345414852 1345397449 2026-03-26T00:05:04Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345414852 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] pertaining to the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] oud7n847sw9d0et5wly12n4ly5ltk1d 1345415738 1345414852 2026-03-26T00:09:41Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345415738 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] about drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 7ptmamqyrj31b5xnchss095ti7fcc55 1345416569 1345415738 2026-03-26T00:15:39Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345416569 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] about simple, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its large [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 6wujeylmpxuqz9rjho8nfk8quiq4kxa 1345422736 1345416569 2026-03-26T00:54:26Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345422736 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] about simple, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === <ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 2jw0la8hlex3vwc39p0uzmqrp82802j 1345424885 1345422736 2026-03-26T01:07:22Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Variants */ 1345424885 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] about simple, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''Soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] ndpkrysi1u0n1fezqn9kv8hagc2ahoo 1345427973 1345424885 2026-03-26T01:31:29Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345427973 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are an [[internet meme]] about simple, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] hu4rs8u9vzre281bvq58jdjrbhqsgu8 1345429840 1345427973 2026-03-26T01:43:17Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345429840 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme originated in 2017 == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] c0mgdpncjegzcwg65p5t9rl3fh7kkik 1345432478 1345429840 2026-03-26T01:57:05Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345432478 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as Rick and Morty DVDs and [[Soylent (meal replacement)|Soylent]]. These memes were made to criticize the left-wing.<ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] suxs4s6eg9tcbwb37xvuv10c5jzdyqa 1345433894 1345432478 2026-03-26T02:06:05Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345433894 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically the "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] ht3kuhprbb47izpabci4760z4om1i0n 1345434003 1345433894 2026-03-26T02:06:40Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345434003 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] ruqvrz5irouyrwaqd9h5byti0eiu9et 1345442338 1345434003 2026-03-26T03:07:55Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345442338 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In October of 2024, Twitter user ''Chibi Reviews'' shared a clip of the anime [[Dandadan|Dandandan]] in which the [[Serpo (Dandadan)|Serpo]], an all-male alien race in the series that seeks to obtain human reproduction organs, use a phallic reproductive tool to extract [[Momo Ayase]]'s reproductive organs, claiming that, "The animators didn’t need to go so hard for this scene." Soyteens on the /raid/ board of the site doxed ChibiReviews<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] pimjiaoaafjv8uhd0143501y73p48m6 1345449655 1345442338 2026-03-26T04:35:30Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345449655 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community.<ref name=":2" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 8th, 2024, Soyteens on the /raid/ board of the site doxed Twitter user ''Chibi Reviews''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] jxc1jhsk2972tgi0zayyzjb50dsy6jo 1345450210 1345449655 2026-03-26T04:41:47Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345450210 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 8th, 2024, Soyteens on the /raid/ board of the site doxed Twitter user ''Chibi Reviews''.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 6qr3au9uut4fms3wq9mdm4oi6k48e7d 1345455251 1345450210 2026-03-26T05:27:18Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345455251 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 8th, 2024, Soyteens on the /raid/ board of the site [[Doxing|doxed]] Twitter user ''Chibi Reviews''. This dox released information about his [[Social Security number|Social security number]], as well as his [[YouTube]], [[Patreon]], and other personal social media accounts. The official rules of Soyjak.party consider doxing a grey area “While the act of doxxing is generally discouraged, in most cases it is deemed acceptable by the user base. However, the administration reserves the right to intervene if they feel that a dox is unwarranted or crosses a line.” Chibi Reviews has said he will take legal action against the doxers.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 240bqw3p0anp4qmb07v15yukgznnt6v 1345456115 1345455251 2026-03-26T05:38:19Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345456115 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 8th, 2024, Soyteens on the /raid/ board of the site [[Doxing|doxed]] Twitter user ''Chibi Reviews''. This dox released information about his [[Social Security number|Social security number]], as well as his [[YouTube]], [[Patreon]], and other personal social media accounts. The official rules of Soyjak.party consider doxing a grey area, but that [[Content moderation|moderators]] are able intervene if one is being created. '''“While the act of doxxing is generally discouraged, in most cases it is deemed acceptable by the user base. However, the administration reserves the right to intervene if they feel that a dox is unwarranted or crosses a line.”''' Chibi Reviews has said he will take legal action against the doxers.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] comavjq1imrue7mwgudaz7h7tchhb5z 1345456360 1345456115 2026-03-26T05:40:52Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345456360 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12" /> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> Soyteens have participated in a [[trolling]] tactic called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of [[Raid (military)|raiding]] the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 8th, 2024, Soyteens on the /raid/ board of the site [[Doxing|doxed]] Twitter user ''Chibi Reviews''. This dox released information about his [[Social Security number|Social security number]], as well as his [[YouTube]], [[Patreon]], and other personal social media accounts. The official rules of Soyjak.party consider doxing a grey area, but that [[Content moderation|moderators]] are able intervene if one is being created. '''“While the act of doxxing is generally discouraged, in most cases it is deemed acceptable by the user base. However, the administration reserves the right to intervene if they feel that a dox is unwarranted or crosses a line.”''' Chibi Reviews has said he will take legal action against the doxers.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] t8no6yyc4dewsa9o95ionsg5wraupsw 1345457609 1345456360 2026-03-26T05:54:50Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345457609 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the [[spamming]] of a site. A popular version of this is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party consider doxing a grey area, but that moderators are able intervene when one is being created. '''“While the act of doxxing is generally discouraged, in most cases it is deemed acceptable by the user base. However, the administration reserves the right to intervene if they feel that a dox is unwarranted or crosses a line.”'''<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 3ow1rexocmyohbyw4xaq83vikl4ndas 1345459323 1345457609 2026-03-26T06:17:54Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345459323 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the [[spamming]] of a site. A popular version of this is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 9zo6n86n9gyukk996hmzr5jlu887wzi 1345459415 1345459323 2026-03-26T06:19:03Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345459415 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the [[spamming]] of a site. A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 3ykl5n07crnqfwk2ja1laeraamum8cg 1345459550 1345459415 2026-03-26T06:21:29Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345459550 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> such as the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to users of the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server. A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] dv2ggoa549s1jo38c02q5cxs1gwd9gh 1345460235 1345459550 2026-03-26T06:30:33Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345460235 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server. A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]]<br /> == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 9r7atcrmifuky9fot3c5lcvf4qpqisi 1345460931 1345460235 2026-03-26T06:38:52Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345460931 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server. A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] dxv5arllae7pfmm9dncyjj09see6orx 1345461275 1345460931 2026-03-26T06:41:59Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Controversies */ 1345461275 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === <ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] rsq0zh9u6amnwoqmjdbb692ik1x8mro 1345466128 1345461275 2026-03-26T07:10:09Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345466128 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === Troonjak is a transphobic subvariant depicted with messy purple hair, red lipstick, emphasis on "masculine features", and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a reference to the [[Transgender suicide|high suicide rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] dpt91tydbm6l49ntl1uwhebgaerg26l 1345466161 1345466128 2026-03-26T07:10:19Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345466161 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === Troonjak is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicted with messy purple hair, red lipstick, emphasis on "masculine features", and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a reference to the [[Transgender suicide|high suicide rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] o7z4ufz7u776vbnd95f7307yscfymy9 1345466240 1345466161 2026-03-26T07:10:48Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345466240 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak === Troonjak is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicted with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a reference to the [[Transgender suicide|high suicide rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] iqvvc858jf95bshfbdraf68klfcjygr 1345466694 1345466240 2026-03-26T07:13:51Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345466694 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a reference to the [[Transgender suicide|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] gq5n7lc74b320arvqtfj5p7t0jt1i43 1345467362 1345466694 2026-03-26T07:18:07Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345467362 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicide|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] f8wpj9udal8tsfm11useltvsh2dw02z 1345467529 1345467362 2026-03-26T07:19:11Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345467529 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variant of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] btg715wvuppv42givioij8p38mp9z1p 1345468172 1345467529 2026-03-26T07:23:20Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345468172 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'Fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 616zsbitwsci4jt4s6b2c1e8w8jyyhp 1345468310 1345468172 2026-03-26T07:24:20Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345468310 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === <ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 74n0ow9abfx48s2kpexuksgtjoah7ya 1345470067 1345468310 2026-03-26T07:37:08Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345470067 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == Origin == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 8q5is2n458nhverc4mky2e99m8txk0s 1345470123 1345470067 2026-03-26T07:37:54Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345470123 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == History == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with messy purple hair, red lipstick, an emphasis on masculine features, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6" /> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize the harassment of a website or server.<ref name=":5" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of Soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 4xj40gpj8qm4ht574rz0vn82jca13k0 1345495775 1345470123 2026-03-26T10:59:36Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Controversies */ 1345495775 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == History == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online raids, which have been described as "online harassment or extremist propaganda campaigns to shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 1phaup6158n4751entv1bp2xr7so58h 1345496172 1345495775 2026-03-26T11:03:26Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Controversies */ 1345496172 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == History == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is put on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] kslp0sh6s2xmk9oponz88q68wg0hfqu 1345496247 1345496172 2026-03-26T11:04:25Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Serious hat */ 1345496247 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == History == The meme was created on 4Chan in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 88awoh5pf6z3nuhnhghyim9inb9tjtq 1345563377 1345496247 2026-03-26T19:51:50Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* History */ 1345563377 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14" /> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was also often paired with the Chad Wojak during this time.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] qruy3gfml9csg02m2036gcxfljnppoo 1345570384 1345563377 2026-03-26T20:46:03Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* History */ 1345570384 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title='Nothing is beyond our reach': Extremist site accused of 'grooming' teen attackers exposed - Alternet.org |url=https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/extremist-teens/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=www.alternet.org |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 73akhxnxm580e4nlomgnve0dzvpse4z 1345572790 1345570384 2026-03-26T21:05:38Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345572790 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the exact opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and OldGODS, which refer to new users and a complement to old ones, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and the derogatory term '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord' referring to the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] pf4a4fkeo05s5ddei2a35wzgc21qq56 1345575639 1345572790 2026-03-26T21:27:04Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345575639 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory slur for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 7lleu4fsvv7hhggtek2i4kj1oh22hma 1345576113 1345575639 2026-03-26T21:30:26Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Soyjak.Party */ 1345576113 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] sr6w3acaq3u9bwqu4d0ks93aum1jpsd 1345580221 1345576113 2026-03-26T22:00:29Z Not1Soul 50397769 /* Troonjak */ 1345580221 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] ikvt77ldk8ck6cr6kf00fvej3s6rnyk 1345592259 1345580221 2026-03-26T23:37:15Z TalkTuahLunchly 48617839 TalkTuahLunchly moved page [[Draft:Soyjaks (meme)]] to [[Draft:Soyjak]]: more accurate title name 1345580221 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''Soyjak'' memes named ''soyjak''.party was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''Soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''Soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''Soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''Soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''Soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.Party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] ''Soyjak''.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of s''oyjak''.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new ''Soyjak'' memes and variants, colloquially known a ''Soyjakking'' or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a ''Soyjak'' or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Soyjak.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === ''Soyjak''.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4Chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] ikvt77ldk8ck6cr6kf00fvej3s6rnyk 1345592770 1345592259 2026-03-26T23:42:11Z TalkTuahLunchly 48617839 1345592770 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original soyjak wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two soyjaks pointing === Two soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''Soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] h24jc114nt9jq5f2sg2l5dafa98qdfr 1345615117 1345592770 2026-03-27T02:23:35Z Not1Soul 50397769 Fixed formatting 1345615117 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] qzpy49f91bgvagt5c9lynemwaupkzjf 1345663246 1345615117 2026-03-27T11:02:22Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345663246 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence" on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include Nuteens and Oldteens, which refer to new and old users, Jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] hkxtnincqzx92aiaq1dfeiuh625jp6l 1345663333 1345663246 2026-03-27T11:03:35Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345663333 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 7b7mo1r02ie1jptdykn1hzc8kgrvy2f 1345663450 1345663333 2026-03-27T11:05:10Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345663450 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Gay agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] d3b7dlgym490roqtozldwkqdqf3mgov 1345663561 1345663450 2026-03-27T11:06:53Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345663561 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “loud minority” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 5l9tmaxtc2d9oi6ji7pti2vzsvbdjaa 1345663597 1345663561 2026-03-27T11:07:24Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345663597 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] otc9fi2xdj8zxj6wok1gf14uw62c2b3 1345663730 1345663597 2026-03-27T11:08:32Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345663730 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of ''soyjak'' memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The ''soyjak'' was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 8hgzs2x8vpr251e5p4jtzjjklp1ktal 1345665708 1345663730 2026-03-27T11:25:19Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345665708 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a variation of the [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] l99mlykr6gz162kyb2w9140b13tl870 1345665827 1345665708 2026-03-27T11:26:30Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345665827 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] giwtt5mxtq7ltmoejyar1b3hmkhvvqg 1345666108 1345665827 2026-03-27T11:30:00Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345666108 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are [[MSPaint]]-styled, black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype. They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] jzzkkk4j1ezwkzz5jy9qa0uhszuie4h 1345666426 1345666108 2026-03-27T11:32:32Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345666426 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, <ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 6ws48j3rm9c81wg5q5exbcspbuk2vf2 1345667529 1345666426 2026-03-27T11:44:27Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345667529 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in 4Chan’s /r9k/ board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak temple in favor of tracing a<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] jqkwql2jjgp5sdq1ppxjwl3uec4yz1k 1345706901 1345667529 2026-03-27T17:18:20Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345706901 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being traced off of people, such as [[Andrew Tate]]<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] irok9jzhss4sy859hnerfgwgp6udl54 1345707040 1345706901 2026-03-27T17:19:28Z Not1Soul 50397769 1345707040 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a thought-terminating cliche, with users making memes where popular villians say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being traced off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]]<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15" /> == Variants == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a ''soyjak''-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing === Two ''soyjaks'' pointing is a variant depicting two ''soyjaks'' gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the ''soyjaks'' look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a ''soyjak''<nowiki/>'s head to satirize people who are too serious online. It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === [[Troon (pejorative)|Troon]]<nowiki/>jak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] ''soyjak'' with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ and /pol/ boards and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the ''soyjak'' meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as Soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a Soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13" /> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], ''The Soyjak Wiki'', due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of ''soyjak''.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> Soyteens were the perpetrators of the 2025 4chan hacking.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] j0wzs03w2udzqflcv456gxmuk94t87w 1345777960 1345707040 2026-03-28T03:18:45Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Troonjak */ 1345777960 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with nu-male features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the left-wing for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[Thought-terminating cliché|thought-terminating cliche]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being traced off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]]<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site <ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board. In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information. The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "U GOT HACKED." <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] f32f477pi1jjbfw13bbnv03u3zq5x86 1345778860 1345777960 2026-03-28T03:27:57Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* History */ 1345778860 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[Thought-terminating cliché|thought-terminating cliche]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being traced off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16" /> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information. The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "U GOT HACKED." <ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] fvr8z81x95844xaqyxlsctla28b4q7f 1345779335 1345778860 2026-03-28T03:31:55Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Troonjak */ 1345779335 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[Thought-terminating cliché|thought-terminating cliche]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16" /> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information. The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "U GOT HACKED." <ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] h0vd89ikxbfu2dsyihgpzvksq4zktma 1345781309 1345779335 2026-03-28T03:52:05Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345781309 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by member of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[Thought-terminating cliché|thought-terminating cliche]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party, also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16" /> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak''.''party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information. The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "U GOT HACKED." <ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 76k5wrcrq8mqvsnmzzwx8smhb4abef9 1345781728 1345781309 2026-03-28T03:55:43Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345781728 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualites are usually a bald head, black glasses, [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On 2021, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created.<ref name=":3" /> == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[Thought-terminating cliché|thought-terminating cliche]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16" /> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on [[Trans woman|trans women]] named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "online harassment or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information. The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "U GOT HACKED." <ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] mjroovx8zc3jlk0jkp0ll04pqvkogzx 1345783654 1345781728 2026-03-28T04:14:52Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345783654 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> on September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based off of the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[Thought-terminating cliché|thought-terminating cliche]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/QA/ Returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] c6azqde48j19q649bt7yv239gof9qqu 1345784132 1345783654 2026-03-28T04:20:38Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345784132 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/QA/ Returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 7lok6is6v7s51cwmwhy9rf5gvjcp2sa 1345784553 1345784132 2026-03-28T04:25:54Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345784553 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, the meme itself was satirized for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they've already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme evolved, Soyjaks began to stop following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original ''soyjak'' wearing the ribbon and dawning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to make fun of [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant depicting two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn off of a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he compliments [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited on the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known a soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-ran [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which is the act of raiding the server of a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] game.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/QA/ Returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrator later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, called the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4Chan, the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 2yvtdnnb2iqbpmipqvnxycc24lh8bfv 1345785870 1345784553 2026-03-28T04:40:12Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345785870 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and donning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're as if they are gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/QA/ Returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4chan, as the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] mrx4whk6q2g9oqbsifg4ho5fsiyomb0 1345785924 1345785870 2026-03-28T04:40:53Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Controversies */ 1345785924 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and donning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're as if they are gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of '4Cuck', what soyteens derogatorily call 4chan, as the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] nzmejprbl25z1mg4sqcn5xqhybpwiay 1345785967 1345785924 2026-03-28T04:41:18Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Controversies */ 1345785967 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and donning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're as if they are gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse" and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] n48zzfrpvwi90b46thozvsgp8cgd7o1 1345786520 1345785967 2026-03-28T04:46:37Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345786520 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and donning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're as if they are gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] tuqmwobc5f8s243cijde9c2of67sxqu 1345786661 1345786520 2026-03-28T04:48:43Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345786661 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and donning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're as if they are gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyteens organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyteens breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 8dmbfovlqkfu8sh54bqjiuw6ht7aok9 1345786935 1345786661 2026-03-28T04:52:12Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345786935 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings of the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MSPaint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These qualities are typically characterized by a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the negative qualities of the person the poster is replying to, more specifically, "feminine" traits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of Soyjak memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan|4Chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Soyjak was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the Soyjak to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and donning a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began making the Soyjaks look like they're as if they are gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4Chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4Chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] bbcijavrizydvi4m9mw1305nkn2nvq8 1345787530 1345786935 2026-03-28T05:00:18Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345787530 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the feminine traits of the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The 'fell for it again award' is a subvariant of the 'award' ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text '___ Award' on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the drawing to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A 'gem' is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while 'coal' is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> Some popular slang terms on the site include nuteens and oldteens, which refer to new and old users, jannies, which is a pejorative term for moderators,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{efn|The sufix -teens is sometimes replaced with -GODS as a laudatory term.}} and '[[Kike]]<nowiki/>cord', a derogatory term for the website [[Discord]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6" /> A popular version of this on the site is called '''Jackbox'' raiding', which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13" /> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] kwgkfgi203dlvqfez6x3qjhrv0bhld0 1345787808 1345787530 2026-03-28T05:03:49Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345787808 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the feminine traits of the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for it again award === The fell for it again award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023 on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the drawing to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant depicting a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 3uqf36f7ko6rw1y5bnf59lcawo38vrl 1345788200 1345787808 2026-03-28T05:10:10Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Soyjak.party */ 1345788200 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> It originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the feminine traits of the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him getting excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the ward ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center with the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks pointing === Two Soyjaks pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the drawing to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious hat === The serious hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity the evening of Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by [[4chan|4Chan]] user Soot in September of 2020 and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, ana anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] akeem8erdl3r7pbpc0d7r1xqyleie2v 1345790524 1345788200 2026-03-28T05:40:03Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345790524 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old url. The current url of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] ey304wm6yqfm4pygr5fggsixuara8oa 1345790685 1345790524 2026-03-28T05:42:08Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345790685 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 16mm25ymhl5s57hyvaqor4rv36wu98j 1345794952 1345790685 2026-03-28T06:20:11Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345794952 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> {{short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 7dbsvobko60tnpwq8zdrbew8jgkeloh 1345794991 1345794952 2026-03-28T06:20:35Z Ns1sou 51168416 Ns1sou moved page [[Draft:Soyjak]] to [[Soyjaks (meme)]] 1345794952 wikitext text/x-wiki {{AfC submission|t||ts=20260310230937|u=Not1Soul|ns=118|demo=}} <!-- Important, do not remove anything above this line before article has been created. --> {{short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Draft articles about internet memes]] 7dbsvobko60tnpwq8zdrbew8jgkeloh 1345795196 1345794991 2026-03-28T06:23:02Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345795196 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{Draft categories|[[Category:Discrimination against transgender people]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Far-right politics and social media]] }} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] irkkeq5qtbqezfemn9ounfheo4ol6k1 1345795245 1345795196 2026-03-28T06:23:47Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345795245 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] glvqpvms0r7egs1gi56buangk48vcvz 1345796094 1345795245 2026-03-28T06:35:24Z Ns1sou 51168416 Added image 1345796094 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth.{{efn|Some Soyjaks lack one or two of these traits but are still considered one by members of the Soyjak community.}} These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] 7tritwpfvx0rc9srllavcmxsstue53g 1345796523 1345796094 2026-03-28T06:41:00Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345796523 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having a "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] lagyw7asuizt8my9pv65dsvf04gkrmp 1345797161 1345796523 2026-03-28T06:49:36Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345797161 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] 8b6n48ia56y0is8k79v5or5gkjza0ce 1345797886 1345797161 2026-03-28T07:00:51Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Variations */ added image 1345797886 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The first known version of the Fell for It Again Award subvariant]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] o5wla8cyptg0muge5tokjl2monvs3uz 1345800091 1345797886 2026-03-28T07:33:52Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Variations */ 1345800091 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The Fell for It Again Award]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] c3p0v8kz1k9u1ppdjkxpd614b59kcsx 1345800579 1345800091 2026-03-28T07:41:05Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Serious Hat */ 1345800579 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The Fell for It Again Award]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> [[File:Serious hat.png|thumb|The Serious Hat]] === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == {{Further|soyjak.party}}[[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] le1up1e4ceyafaqyj0m5dyxe8dau6ad 1345800885 1345800579 2026-03-28T07:46:17Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Soyjak.party */ 1345800885 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The Fell for It Again Award]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> [[File:Serious hat.png|thumb|The Serious Hat]] === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the s''oyjak''.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] kxif6gp8lzeaq04cytqsml9mfxmdjle 1345801099 1345800885 2026-03-28T07:48:51Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Soyjak.party */ 1345801099 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The Fell for It Again Award]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> [[File:Serious hat.png|thumb|The Serious Hat]] === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the soyjak.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] sqt98vsoql9vr1pwjb18ino5526gar0 1345805601 1345801099 2026-03-28T08:49:03Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345805601 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> [[File:Serious hat.png|thumb|The Serious Hat]] === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the soyjak.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] d15wdk2vapptcomlaa6kgoiro2nn10k 1345806295 1345805601 2026-03-28T09:00:16Z Ns1sou 51168416 /* Fell for It Again Award */ 1345806295 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The Fell for It Again Award]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> [[File:Serious hat.png|thumb|The Serious Hat]] === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the soyjak.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] sqt98vsoql9vr1pwjb18ino5526gar0 1345807502 1345806295 2026-03-28T09:17:28Z Ns1sou 51168416 1345807502 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Internet memes pertaining to soy boys}} [[File:Soyjak examples.png|thumb|Variations of the Soyjak. From top left to bottom right: Soyjak, Bernd, Gapejak, Smugjak, Feraljak, Meximutt, Impjak, Plierjak, Cobson]] '''Soyjaks''' are a group of [[internet meme|internet memes]] that are black and white drawings depicting the [[soy boy]] stereotype, sometimes described as having an "[[Microsoft Paint|MS Paint]] style." They are usually made by drawing over an existing photo and giving it "soy boy" qualities. These typically include a bald head, black glasses, a [[List of facial hairstyles#Neckbeard|neck beard]], and a gaping mouth. These drawings are then used as templates for further editing.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=The Sad Origins And Redemption Of The Soyjack Meme |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjak-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> They originated in 2017 as a type of [[Wojak]] and is used to mock the "feminine traits" attributed to the person the poster is replying to.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=What Is Soyjacking? Defining The Saddest Wojak |url=https://dailydot.com/soyjacking-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 20th, 2020, an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the posting of these memes named [[soyjak.party]] was created. == History == The meme was created in [[4chan]]’s [[R9k/|/r9k/]] board<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Tara |date=2024-03-12 |title=The Comprehensive Guide to the Soyjak Phenomenon |url=https://neonmusic.co.uk/the-comprehensive-guide-to-the-soyjak-phenomenon |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Neon Music |language=en-US}}</ref> in September 2017. The character was a version of the Wojak with [[nu-male]] features, getting excited about a [[Nintendo Switch]] in front of him. It gained popularity as people started editing him to appear excited about other products, such as [[Rick and Morty]] DVDs and [[soy milk]].<ref name=":1" /> These memes were made to satirize the [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] for their "effeminate behavior" and "geeky pastimes."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Moerking |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-09-27 |title=Milk Parties and Soyjaks: Understanding The Alt-Right’s Metapolitical Appropriation of Milk |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/09/27/milk-parties-and-soyjaks-understanding-the-alt-rights-metapolitical-appropriation-of-milk/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> The character was often paired with the Chad, a type of Wojak based on the [[Chad (slang)|chad]] stereotype.<ref name=":14" /> A reaction image with the two went viral as users posited the Soyjak's position as their opponent's and the Chad's position as their own. Eventually, users started satirizing the meme itself for being commonly used as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], with users making memes where popular villains say they have already drawn the hero as the Soyjak and themselves as the Chad.<ref name=":0" /> As the meme developed, Soyjaks stopped following the Wojak template and started being [[Tracing (art)|traced]] off of real people, such as [[Andrew Tate]] and [[Elon Musk]].<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=The Elon Musk Jumping Meme Is The New Divorced Dad Joke |url=https://dailydot.com/elon-musk-jumping-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> Some internet users have also used the meme to express their own enthusiasm instead of a negative portrayal of an effeminate person.<ref name=":1" /> == Variations == [[File:Soyjak fell for it.png|thumb|The Fell for It Again Award]] === Fell for It Again Award === The Fell for It Again Award is a subvariant of the award ribbon, which is a blue rosette ribbon with a yellow circular center that has the text "___ award" on it. The meme was originally posted on April 16th, 2023, on ''Soy''booru, a Soyjak-themed [[booru]] site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=The 'Leopards Ate My Face' meme walked so 'Fell For It Again Award' meme could run |url=https://dailydot.com/fell-for-it-again-award-meme/ |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=dailydot.com |language=en}}</ref> A subvariant of the original Soyjak wearing the ribbon and a [[Make America Great Again|MAGA hat]] became a popular meme on [[X (social network)|Twitter]] in late 2024 to mock [[Trump supporters]] that got negatively affected by his [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second presidency]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Bradford William |date=2025-01-29 |title=We don’t have to keep falling for Trump orders designed to divide us {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/article299376529.html |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |language=en}}</ref> === Two Soyjaks Pointing === Two Soyjaks Pointing is a variant that depicts two Soyjaks gawking at the camera, with one pointing behind himself. It was drawn from a photo attached to a tweet by [[Animal rights movement|animal rights]] advocate John Oberg in which he praises [[KFC]] for adding [[Beyond Meat]] items to their menu.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Separated At Birth - One Rip Hunter Soyjak Pointing |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/separated-at-birth-one-rip-hunter-soyjak-pointing/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The meme went viral in 2020 as people began editing the meme to appear as if they were gawking at something in the background and redrawing different characters doing the pose.<ref name=":1" /> [[File:Serious hat.png|thumb|The Serious Hat]] === Serious Hat === The Serious Hat is a box-shaped, beige hat with its name on the front. It is edited onto the top of a Soyjak's head to satirize people who are "too serious online." It was originally made in 2022 by [[DeviantArt]] user SoyGemArt.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Stephen |date=2025-03-31 |title=The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Incels and the 80/20 Rule |url=https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/what-is-the-80-20-rule-the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}</ref> === Troonjak === Troonjak, also known as Trannyjak, is a [[Transphobia|transphobic]] subvariant named after the slur [[Troon (pejorative)|troon]]. It depicts a [[trans woman]] Soyjak with emphasized masculine features, messy purple hair, red lipstick, and a [[jumpsuit]] of the [[transgender flag]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Joanne |first=Moller |date= |title=It’s Just a Joke, Relax: Transphobic Memes’ Metaphorical Connections between Trump’s Political Speeches Using the Blended Metaphor Theory |url=https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/49422/1/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Just%20a%20Joke,%20Relax%E2%80%9D%20Transphobic%20Memes%E2%80%99%20Metaphorical%20Connections%20between%20Trump%E2%80%99s%20Political%20Speeches%20Using%20the%20Blended%20Metaphor%20Theory,%20Joanne%20M%C3%B6ller.pdf |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=skemman}}</ref> A common version of the meme has the character depicted as the Bernd variant committing [[Suicide by hanging|suicide via hanging]] as a mockery of the [[Transgender suicides|high suicide attempt rate of transgender people]]. The meme originated from 4chan’s /qa/ board and experienced an increase in popularity during Trump's second inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czerwinsky |first=Allysa |date=2025-03-03 |title=“Watching foids seethe is actual lifefuel”: Celebratory Male Supremacism in the Aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential Election |url=https://gnet-research.org/2025/03/03/watching-foids-seethe-is-actual-lifefuel-celebratory-male-supremacism-in-the-aftermath-of-the-2024-us-presidential-election/ |access-date=2026-03-21 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Soyjak.party == [[File:Soyjak.party logo.svg|thumb|The logo of the soyjak.party website]] [[File:Soyjak.party home page as of January 16th 2026.png|thumb|The homepage layout]] Soyjak.party,{{efn|The site is named after the old URL. The current URL of the website is Soyjak.st.}} also known as the Sharty,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=GPAHE |date=2025-01-24 |title=Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto Reveals Inspiration Drawn From The Online Far-Right |url=https://globalextremism.org/post/nashville-shooters-manifesto/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=Global Project Against Hate and Extremism |language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[imageboard]] dedicated to the Soyjak meme. It was created by 4chan user Soot in September of 2020, and gained popularity in 2021 after /qa/, 4chan's [[Question and answer system|question-and-answer]] board, was removed from the site<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=4chan allegedly hacked by rival website |url=https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/4chan-allegedly-hacked-by-rival-website.html |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Information Age}}</ref> due to raids on the /lgbt/ board.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=4chan Breached? Hacker from Rival Soyjak Forum Claims Source Code Leak |url=https://hackread.com/4chan-breached-soyjak-forum-hacker-source-code-leak/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In a later blog post, Soot would state the forum was "intended to be a joke" and that he didn't expect it to be "such a popular gathering place."<ref name=":1" /> Users of soyjak.party, referred to as soyteens or 'teens<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title='Driven to self-loathing': Inside the extremist website believed to 'groom' teen attackers - Raw Story |url=https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/solomon-henderson-natalie-rupnow/ |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.rawstory.com |language=en}}</ref>, often participate in the creation of new Soyjak memes and variants, colloquially known as soyjakking or 'jakking. A "gem" is a Soyjak or post that is considered high-quality by the community<ref name=":2" /> while "coal" is the opposite.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Incorporated |first=Nerdigans |date=2024-10-15 |title=YouTuber Chibi Reviews Taking Legal Action After Western Anime Fans Dox Him, Upload Illegal Materials To His DeviantArt Account Over His Positive Opinion Of 'Dandadan' |url=https://boundingintocomics.com/anime/youtuber-chibi-reviews-taking-legal-action-after-western-anime-fans-dox-him-upload-illegal-materials-to-his-deviantart-account-over-his-positive-opinion-of-dandadan |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=Bounding Into Comics |language=en-US}}</ref> Soyjak.party has been said to have a "strong influence on the [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] culture of its users" due to its spreading of slang terms and internet memes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Examining the Soyjak Attacker Video Fandom (Part I) |url=https://www.maargentino.com/examining-the-soyjak-attacker-video-fandom-part-i/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> === Controversies === Soyjak.party has been described by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] as a "[[reactionary]] imageboard filled with crude, [[Racism|racist]] and [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] humor"<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Antioch, Tenn., Shooter Inspired by Broad Extremist Beliefs and Previous Mass Killers {{!}} ADL |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/antioch-tenn-shooter-inspired-broad-extremist-beliefs-and-previous-mass-killers |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.adl.org |language=en}}</ref> due to its largely [[Far-right politics|far-right]] userbase.<ref name=":5" /> Criticism has also been given to its official, community-run [[encyclopedia]], The Soyjak Wiki, due to its article on trans women named [[Tranny|''Trannies'']]. In the article, it claims that transgender people are a “[[loud minority]]” that "take up space" trying to "spread the [[Trans agenda|troon virus]]" and therefore were chosen by society as an "[[Gay bashing|unwilling source of entertainment]]" and as the subject of "hateful memes."<ref name=":8" /> There is a board on the site named /raid/, where soyjak.party users organize online [[Raid (military)|raids]], which have been described as "[[online harassment]] or [[Extremism|extremist]] propaganda campaigns" intended to "shock or intimidate others."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title=Narrative Examination of the Antioch High School Shooter’s Manifesto and Diary |url=https://www.maargentino.com/narrative-examination-of-the-antioch-high-school-shooters-manifesto-and-diary/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=From The Depths |language=en}}</ref> A popular version of this on the site is called ''Jackbox'' raiding, which involves raiding a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer's [[The Jackbox Party Pack|''Jackbox'']] server.<ref name=":2" /> The board is also used to share and create [[Doxing|doxes]]. The official rules of soyjak.party state that, while doxing is "deemed acceptable" by the userbase in most cases, it is "generally discouraged" and that moderators have the ability to intervene if a dox feels "unwarranted or crosses a line."<ref name=":12" /> On April 14th, 2025, soyjak.party users breached 4chan and leaked its custom source code and the admins' personal information.<ref name=":16" /> The previously disabled board, /qa/, was reopened with the message "/qa/ returns, soyjak.party won."<ref name=":3" /> Administrators later forced the site to go down at 10:30 pm that day, claiming it would "not be up for some time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hackers take credit for attacking 4chan platform |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/15/4chan-hacked-down-soyjak-party/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> In a post on soyjak.party, an anonymous user referred to the hacking of "4Cuck" as the "true Operation Soyclipse"{{efn|Operation Soyclipse was a previous failed attempt at raiding 4chan.}} and that it was a "cathartic night" for "nuteens, the last oldGODs, and everyone in between."<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Croft</a> |first=<a href="/authors/daniel-croft" title="View all articles from Daniel Croft">Daniel |date=2025-04-16 |title=4chan ‘hack’ claimed by rival imageboard Soyjak Party |url=https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11992-4chan-hack-claimed-by-rival-imageboard-soyjak-party |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=www.cyberdaily.au |language=en-gb}}</ref> 4chan went back up on April 25th, with a post on the site stating, "No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=2025-04-27 |title=4chan is back online, says it's been ‘starved of money’ |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/4chan-is-back-online-says-its-been-starved-of-money/ |access-date=2026-03-28 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref> == See also == * [[Chudjak]] * [[NPC (meme)|NPC]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> {{reflist}}{{4chan}} [[Category:Internet meme characters]] [[Category:Internet memes introduced in 2017]] [[Category:Webcomic characters]] [[Category:4chan phenomena]] [[Category:Incel subculture]] 7dwdpwgbcupgqf77czlbpcl10vgfobs