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Skibidi Toilet

Explained for parents by The Digital Childhood.

What it means

A viral YouTube animated series about toilets with human heads, built by an adult creator using ordinary 3D animation software. It’s just silly, over-the-top humor and there’s nothing harmful in it, but it’s hugely popular and most adults have no idea what it is, and kids quote it constantly.

How to bring it up with your kid

Ask them to explain it to you: "Okay, what is Skibidi Toilet? I need you to walk me through it." They'll love teaching you, and you'll find out a lot about what they're watching.

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