Extreme DPS Meme (Azel Cooking)

The "Extreme DPS Meme" originated from a video uploaded by Italian YouTuber Azel. In the video, Azel dances to electronic music, and later, various edits made it look as if he were cooking. This meme started gaining popularity in the summer of 2022, spreading across social media platforms mainly through cooking-themed edits.

The meme gained traction after Azel's video titled "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT," uploaded on July 24, 2022, became widely popular. The video amassed over 500,000 views, with Azel's energetic dance moves combined with electronic music creating a unique and humorous style. The meme further spread as users on Facebook and YouTube edited Azel's dance into cooking-related content.

The core of this meme is editing Azel's dance moves to match various situations, particularly making it appear as if he is cooking. Popular variations include edits where Azel appears to be preparing Filipino adobo, Indonesian satay, and other dishes. These edits have gained millions of views and shares, making the meme a significant trend on social media.