The 'Weezered' meme refers to a bait-and-switch internet prank, similar to Rickrolling, where a video or audio clip unexpectedly transitions into the opening lick of the song 'Buddy Holly' by the band Weezer. While the band's self-titled 1994 'Blue Album' cover has been a staple of internet humor for years due to its iconic, stiff composition, the 'Weezered' phenomenon specifically gained massive traction on platforms like TikTok and Twitter in the early 2020s. Users often edit the riff into popular media, catching viewers off guard with the recognizable guitar sound. It serves as both a nostalgic nod to 90s alt-rock and a meta-commentary on internet trolling culture.