The AirPod Shotty meme features a surreal 3D animation of a character—frequently an Among Us crewmate—assembling and firing a shotgun constructed entirely out of Apple AirPods. The meme gained massive traction on TikTok and YouTube in late 2020, set to a catchy, high-energy trap beat by artist Jae’Sean. Its popularity stems from the absurdity of using expensive consumer tech as tactical weaponry and the satisfyingly smooth animation of the 'shotty' being cocked. Users often pair the visual with captions about 'flexing' on others or catching people off guard with unexpected displays of dominance, cementing its place as a cornerstone of late-2020 internet subculture.