History Memes / FinalFantasy

* ...Whatever. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Squall says this a ''lot.''[[/labelnote]]

* Hate crimes[[labelnote:Explanation]]A leaked Brazilian rating for the game stated that it would contain "hate crimes" which led to jokes and speculation as to what said crimes might be.[[/labelnote]]

* Boy scout Clive [[labelnote:Explanation]]Each time Clive makes an alliance with village locals, the leader gives him a seal or badge to show residents that he can be trusted (unlocking LoadsAndLoadsOfSidequests in the area). Based on locals' reactions, Clive wears the badges somewhere they can see it, and by the end of the game he has a collection big enough to be thought of as a boy scout.[[/labelnote]]

* [[WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory Hydrogen Bomb vs Coughing Baby]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ifrit vs Leviathan, the latter of whom is the Eikon of [[WouldHurtAChild an actual baby]].[[/labelnote]]

* Hydrogen Bomb vs Coughing Baby [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ifrit vs Leviathan, the latter of whom is the Eikon of [[WouldHurtAChild an actual baby]].[[/labelnote]]

* Hugo [[EmasculatedCuckold Cuck]]-a.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Post-release, Hugo Kupka gained a reputation among the game's fandom for being a giant simp for Benedikta, despite being played for a fool by her. Not only that, but Benedikta only ever had eyes for Cid and Barnabas, meaning that Hugo was obsessing all this time over a woman that didn't care at all for him. Furthermore, [[spoiler:he takes her death ''terribly'', and his attack on the Hideaway only results in him gaining a new enemy in Clive Rosfield]]. Finally, [[spoiler:prior to him losing his mind to Titan completely, he hallucinates seeing a naked Benedikta and Clive being physically affectionate with each other, meaning that he was mentally cucking himself]]. For all this and more, Hugo is pretty much remembered almost solely for his lust for Benedikta despite being built up as a GeniusBruiser pre-release.[[/labelnote]]
** Need a hand, Hugo?[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]The only other thing Hugo Kupka is known for aside from an EmasculatedCuckold obsessed with Benedikta is for having [[AnArmAndALeg both of his hands]] chopped off by Clive in Rosalith, which were then replaced by two metallic hands incapable of being used like normal hands. So if he's not being mocked for his lusting over Benedikta, he's likely being mocked for the loss of both hands despite being the Dominant of Titan.[[/labelnote]]

* Sephiroth busts a move[[labelnote:Explanation]]A short cosplay video of Sephiroth dancing set to a funky rendition of "One-Winged Angel" is making it's way into the meme community in early 2023, mostly because of the sheer absurdity of seeing ''Sephiroth'' of all people get groovy. It's also commonly paired with Hungrybox's reaction to Sephiroths reveal in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.[[/labelnote]]

* "You're the best looking guy here." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Rinoa compliments Squall when they first meet at the [=SeeD=] graduation ball, hoping to get him to come out of his shell. However, due to the limitations of the UsefulNotes/PlayStation and Squall leaning against a wall in the background, his face looks distorted and jumbled when shown up close. Fan artists took to drawing Squall as UglyCute, with distorted and uneven proportions to match his pixellated in-game face.[[/labelnote]]

* This was the darkened items won't appear. [[labelnote:Explanation]]An instance of the terrible translation job in the UsefulNotes/PlayStation version of the game.[[/labelnote]]

* "Please be excited" [[labelnote:Explanation]]At the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 unveiling in February 2013, Shinji Hashimoto said this after showing a tech demo from the previous year and promising something new at E3.[[/labelnote]]

* "You spoony bard!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The infamous {{Woolseyism}} when Tellah chews Edward out after the latter's {{Love Interest|s}} Anna (who happens to be Tellah's daughter) dies. Referenced in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'', the PSP port of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyTactics'', and ''Dissidia Duodecim''; it's even why Noah Antwiler of WebVideo/TheSpoonyExperiment uses "The Spoony One" as his internet alter ego. Occasionally also seen as "You Spoony [Other Noun]." Sadly, the trope here has been Administrivia/{{renamed|Tropes}} QuirkyBard.[[/labelnote]]

* "I play [[TheHero the leading man]], who else?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Balthier's CatchPhrase, which fans eagerly agree with since he's the EnsembleDarkHorse.[[/labelnote]]

* [[MemeticBadass Captain Jecht]]. '''[[CatchPhrase HE'S THE BEST!]]''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]A reference to Jecht from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'', who is now considered the ''Final Fantasy'' equivalent of Captain Falcon due to "Triumphant Grasp" bearing a very noticeable resemblance to Falcon Punch, and the fact Jecht is a LightningBruiser using only his kick and punch combos compared to the other characters. In addition, we have "'''RE-JECHT-ED!'''" and "'''OBJECHTION!'''" for whenever Jecht does something badass and simultaneously nullifies ''anything'' that his opponent tries to throw at him. Also often sarcastically mutated to refer to his stellar parenting skills regarding Tidus.[[/labelnote]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txgjAiw8Rew "Stay away from the summoner!!"]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A random female NPC in Besaid commanding Tidus to keep his distance from Yuna after he desecrated the local Yevin temple. Considering that the two hook up over the course of the game, her warning didn't seem to deter Tidus one bit. The line was also recycled in the updated re-release for the aftermath of a BonusBoss battle.[[/labelnote]]

* Segway Cloud[[labelnote:Explanation]]Following the trailer shown at the September 2023 State of Play, the image of Cloud wearing shorts and a t-shirt, rolling round on a segway, with the Buster Sword still strapped to his back, instanyl became a meme for the sheer ridiculousness[[/labelnote]]

* [[Film/BlackPanther Sanbreque forever!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans noticed that the salute the Knights Dragoon give to Dion is ''very'' similar to the Wakandan salute.[[/labelnote]]

* [[ComicBook/CivilWar You're]] ''[[ComicBook/CivilWar all]]'' [[ComicBook/CivilWar fucked when]] [[MemeticBadass Gilgamesh]] gets back. Gilgamesh's Army [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome will have their vengeance]]!!! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A faction of fans proclaiming that everyone will play dearly for excluding fan-favorite Gilgamesh in the original ''Dissidia''. This is based on the "You're all fucked when the Hulk gets back" meme popular during the Marvel ''ComicBook/CivilWar''. And now that Gilgamesh in is ''Duodecim'', this has been occasionally mutated further into "So... are we fucked yet?"[[/labelnote]]

* Cockblocking Gav. [[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]] Clive and Jill have a ''very'' slow burn romance. So when the moment in the Infirmary where they have a ''second'' AlmostKiss is ruined by Gav, the shippers half lovingly portrayed Gav as ''always'' interrupting them to the point the only way they could hook up is on a deserted beach on another continent. Despite the fact Gav only did this [[NeverLiveItDown once]] and Otto also walked in on them, though he only assumed he was interrupting something romantic. Expect to find even fans of Gav poking fun at his moment of terrible timing.
* [[Film/BlackPanther Sanbreque forever!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans noticed that the salute the Knights Dragoon give to Dion is ''very'' similar to the Wakandan salute.[[/labelnote]]

* [[Film/BlackPanther Sanbreque forever!]][labelnote:Explanation]]Fans noticed that the salute the Knights Dragoon give to Dion is ''very'' similar to the Wakandan salute.[[/labelnote]]

* "[[WesternAnimation/SouthParkBiggerLongerandUncut Weeeellll~ Clive's mom is a bitch, she's a big fat bitch...]]" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to Anabella being... well, ''Anabella'', fans have taken to singing that song whenever she appears.[[/labelnote]]

* Jote is XVI's version of the [[KillerRabbit Tonberry.]] [[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]] Fans have noticed Jote's robe resembles that of a Tonberry - coupled with her using a lantern on occasion and being described as deadly despite being quite cute. This has led to many making this joke. Some even "theorise" she is the Dominant of Tonberry.

* "[[WesternAnimation/SouthParkBiggerLongerandUncut Weeeellll~ Clive's mom is a bitch, she's a big fat bitch...]]" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to Anabella being... well, ''Anabella'', fans have taken to singing that song whenever she appears.[[/labelnote]]