The 'Smash Players Smell' meme is a pervasive stereotype within the fighting game community (FGC) that specifically targets Super Smash Bros. players. It originated from numerous reports regarding the lack of personal hygiene at large-scale tournaments, where the combination of intense nerves and crowded venues allegedly led to noticeable odors. The joke reached peak notoriety when several tournament organizers began including 'hygiene clauses' in their official rulebooks, explicitly threatening to disqualify participants with offensive body odor. Today, the meme serves as both a lighthearted jab at gaming culture and a recurring PSA, often featuring images of soap, deodorant sticks, or characters from the game holding their noses in disgust.