Syndrome Walking is an exploitable video meme template using a scene from the animated film 'The Incredibles.' The template features the villain Syndrome, also known as Buddy Pine, in a dramatic walking pose. In this meme frame, Syndrome walks with a distinct, confident stride, prominently smiling in a manic manner. His appearance is notable for his spiked orange hair and black-and-white superhero suit. Initially popularized on TikTok in mid-2024, this meme shows Syndrome walking in various humorous or paradoxical scenarios, with different backgrounds layered behind him using a green-screen effect. The captions typically present comedic contrasts between his serious demeanor and the absurd context of his stride. A frequently used background music piece in these memes is the 'God of Basketball' intro from 'Regular Show,' which gained recognition in Yeat's song 'Breathe.'
The Syndrome Walking meme originates from a particular scene in the Pixar film 'The Incredibles,' which was released in American theaters on November 28th, 2004. More on IMDb In the scene, Syndrome is captured walking confidently towards a ship's stairs, following a confrontation with the Incredibles family. This scene can be viewed in a segment from the movie, available on YouTube. The meme was first identified on TikTok posted by user massimo.mono from TikTok on June 23rd, 2024. The video featured a caption relating to a fictional scenario in the video game Elden Ring, specifically discussing a battle scenario, which captured the attention of the platform's users.[1]