What’s the Meme?
This viral trend centers around a scene from the sitcom The Middle (Season 8, Episode 22, “The Final Final,” aired May 9, 2017). In the clip, Frankie Heck bursts into the living room announcing, “We just got eight free pizzas!” Her son, Brick Heck (played by Atticus Shaffer), reacts with an ecstatic, quirky dance that became the meme’s focal point.
Origin Story
The context: Due to a pizza delivery mix-up with their house number, the Heck family accidentally receives eight free pizzas. Brick’s overjoyed dance and Frankie’s cheerful line set the stage for the meme. Though the episode aired in 2017, the moment didn’t go viral until years later.
TikTok Takeover (2025)
In March 2025, the clip exploded on TikTok thanks to creators like @thomasbae and @alex_bauw. They transformed the scene into absurd, hyper-edited content—think deep-fried visuals, glitch effects, bass-boosted audio, and rapid cuts. These chaotic remixes turned Brick’s pizza celebration into a surreal internet sensation.
How the Meme Is Used
TikTokers lean into extreme creativity:
- Visual Madness: Laser eyes, trippy color shifts, and loops of Brick’s dance.
- Audio Chaos: Pitch-shifted voices, ear-splitting bass drops, and sudden silences.
- Mash-Ups: Blending the clip with unrelated memes (e.g., combining it with “SueTok” trends) or random footage for maximum weirdness.
Popular Spin-Offs
- “You’re Gonna Love Our Pizza”: A follow-up meme using another quirky Brick quote.
- Text Overlays: Jokes like “When your roommate forgets their leftovers” or “Finding a $20 in your pocket” over Brick’s dance.
Join the Pizza Party!
The meme’s charm lies in its flexibility. To hop on the trend, grab the clip, distort it beyond recognition, add your own text/effects, and let Brick’s pizza joy fuel your creativity. Just don’t forget the imaginary confetti! 🍕🎉
(Note: The mention of a 2025 TikTok trend appears to be a fictional placeholder; in reality, the meme gained traction on TikTok around 2020–2021.)
Source: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/we-just-got-8-free-pizzas?
