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Barf Simmons TikTok trend

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Barf Simmons is a TikTok trend that Trendhaus first saw on .

Barf Simmons is a distorted, blue, grainy version of Bart Simpson with an elongated neck, often appearing in unsettling, low-quality images and videos. The meme involves creating 'lost media' or 'analog horror' style edits where this deformed character appears in old TV clips or other unexpected contexts, similar to creepypastas or the Backrooms. It plays on the idea of something familiar being slightly wrong.

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How to make a Barf Simmons video

  1. Create or find a low-quality, distorted image or video of 'Barf Simmons' (a blue, elongated Bart Simpson).
  2. Edit the character into old TV clips, found footage, or other familiar but unsettling contexts.
  3. Add grainy filters, VHS effects, or other elements to enhance the 'lost media' or 'analog horror' aesthetic.
  4. Share the image or video, often with captions that imply it's a 'lost episode' or a mysterious internet creature.

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Can a brand use it?
Use with caution. This trend uses a distorted version of a copyrighted character (Bart Simpson) which could lead to intellectual property issues.
Origin
The meme originated on July 7, 2026, when a TikTok account named 'Bart Simpson' posted a grainy image of the character in an alley.

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What is the Barf Simmons TikTok trend?

Barf Simmons is a distorted, blue, grainy version of Bart Simpson with an elongated neck, often appearing in unsettling, low-quality images and videos. The meme involves creating 'lost media' or 'analog horror' style edits where this deformed character appears in old TV clips or other unexpected contexts, similar to creepypastas or the Backrooms. It plays on the idea of something familiar being slightly wrong.

When did the Barf Simmons trend start?

Trendhaus first saw it on 27 August 2026. The meme originated on July 7, 2026, when a TikTok account named 'Bart Simpson' posted a grainy image of the character in an alley.

Can brands use the Barf Simmons trend?

Use with caution. This trend uses a distorted version of a copyrighted character (Bart Simpson) which could lead to intellectual property issues.

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