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Welcome to a whimsical corner of Reddit known as “Username Checks Out” that combines witty snapbacks, memes, and internet culture all at once.

According to Know Your Meme, “'Username Checks Out' is a common catchphrase used online to point out when someone makes a comment that seems to complement their online handle.” People online immediately caught on to the joke, and so the subreddit by the same name was born in 2015.

Seven years later, the community stands strong while dedicated to sharing and documenting hilarious examples of the phrase being used. Below we wrapped up some of the funniest ones for you to enjoy!

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    Know Your Meme explains the “Username Checks Out” catchphrase that has been surfing online for years, as a phrase that points out when someone makes a comment which  complements their online handle. 

    The origins of the phrase dates back to November 19th, 2014, when the Redditor felix2468 posted a question to r/OutOfTheLoop about what the phrase ‘Username checks out’ meant. “While the comment had seen use online prior to the question, the post marked the first time someone inquired about its meaning online,” Know Your Meme explains.

    #4

    Bruh

    Bruh

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    Headless Roach
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm safe - zombies are in for the brains 🙃 Who's with me?

    Mel The Axolotl
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk, but Mel better be a good fighter axolotl cause otherwise I'm screwed

    Luna Crow
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be so sure.. I've worked in off-grid environments, when there are no stores cigarettes often become currency

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    LapCat
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I died because I couldn’t stand up or move.

    Angrywolf
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im just a wolf who is really angry for no apparent reason, So ill be hiding in my den, Giving death stares to everyone that even dares to come close to me.

    Zelda Nerd
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmmm, shall I just explain the entire timeline of Zelda to them including spin offs? Bet they’d fall asleep out of sheer boredom.

    the Return of Bruno
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not what my name refers to, but "The Return of Bruno" happens to be a rock album, believe it or not, by Bruce "Bruno" Willis. I'm sure Bruce Willis' singing could be weaponized. (J/K... the album is unremarkable, and his voice is carried by gospel background singers, but his voice is not bad.)

    Dagnirath
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name, loosely translated, means "The One Who Fights the Darkness". I think that means I get promoted to be an avenging angel fighting in the final battle.

    LinkTheHylian
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been in more world-ending events than most people. I think I can handle one more.

    the shrimp whisperer
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have an army of shrimp, they will do shrimp things i guess idk i got my degree in marine language studies from pacificseafood.com :/

    Your Neighborhood Alien
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'll jist be able to leave on the spaceship, so it's no problem for me :p

    Flare
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess in this apocalypse I suddenly gain superpowers!

    Parmeisan
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (I took this username when I was 11 and didn't bother to check the spelling. I'm now nearing 40... now parmeisan is just me, haha. But I answered the question per "parmesan".)

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    Bobby
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mark's marked up to a Mark that he will be Marked for blame. Oh my I am good.

    Astarael
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I die a weird bell from book that causes everyone to die, so I'm fine

    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll just be thrown away! Not even the zombies want me :')

    RandomPanda
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I make zombies fall apart by throwing a panda at them... I think I'll be fine...

    Horst
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll attack them with kitchen knives and the German suplex?

    RainWingRoyal
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like I said in my reply to Headless, with my username as a weapon, I'm either going to die first, or be the last one standing. It really depends on which royal I'm referring to. (Crossing my fingers that the username magic picks Glory)

    UselessKnowledgeFont
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My usual username is a ghoula, so forever or as long as technology allows?

    Dan
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    2 years ago

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang, better get the real Sheamus to help me out with the zombie horde. We may not survive, but the BP universe will be in for a donnybrook of a time watching us try XP

    Let’s Go Brandon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be screwed from day one, but then lied to about it and told it was really my fault.

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    A year later, on October 20th, 2015, “a 9GAG user posted an example showing someone with the username "EnragedQuitter" leaving an online gaming match, gaining over 6,600 points.” Then, on April 17th, 2016, Redditor The-Lying-Tree posted the same question to /r/OutOfTheLoop. According to Know Your Meme, in the thread, users Drogovic and Stuff_muffin provided examples of how the meme would be used. The joke was picked up by Redditors on various subreddits.

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    #10

    The FBI Is Onto Us

    The FBI Is Onto Us

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    Nadine Bamberger
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that's the exact moment showerthoughts host has been seamlessly replaced by what people commonly described as a "man in black".

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    #12

    Church V Jesus Round 1 Commence Idk I Don’t Watch Boxing Or Wrestling

    Church V Jesus Round 1 Commence Idk I Don’t Watch Boxing Or Wrestling

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    Never Truly Safe

    Never Truly Safe

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kutiwise is safe, though. That’s a “vampier” hunter, not a “vampire” hunter.

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    #16

    The Cause Of 2020

    The Cause Of 2020

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    Wyndmere
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sarcasm means "to cut flesh". Insults cut the soul like knives cut the body. Don't damage other people's souls as if your words don't make any impact on them.

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    #18

    Definitely Checks Out

    Definitely Checks Out

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    #20

    Did That Sting M8?

    Did That Sting M8?

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    Firstname Lastname
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was younger, I always thought it meant all my friends were adding kisses to their name, like xoxo.

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    #23

    FBI

    FBI

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    gas station cola
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to answer the question: there would be a huge sigh of relief if such a violent, bigoted, unintelligent extremist cult leader was done away with once & for all.

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    #25

    Not The Belt!

    Not The Belt!

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    David Martin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "NotTheBelt" officially beats all other usernames out there; I dunno what it is, but that name just hits me the right way

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    #26

    Didn't Mean To Offend Any Earthworms, I'm Sorry

    Didn't Mean To Offend Any Earthworms, I'm Sorry

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    David Martin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my high school, the weird thing would be the guy who was suspended after the weekend janitor caught him in the teachers' lounge. "Steve" (not his real name) had decided to break into the lounge and was raiding for food, found some hot dog buns, and figured "Welp...might as well sit down on the couch in here and pleasure myself with one of those". Aaaaaaaaand cue the janitor

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    #27

    The Anti-UwU

    The Anti-UwU

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    ToGo
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can anyone tell me what UwU means please? I feel out of the loop. Edit: in case I'm told to Google it, I did. It said its a smiley face but I'm not sure if that's right because it doesn't look like one.

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    #28

    I Feel Bad For The Second Guy

    I Feel Bad For The Second Guy

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