History Memes / ShinMegamiTenseiPersona

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* You had fun at the mall with [character]. [Character] will now die for you.[[labelnote:Explanation]]How your Social Links increase in level by doing relatively mundane things, but often result in the characters being [[UndyingLoyalty exceptionally loyal]] to the protagonist regardless.[[/labelnote]]
* Rated M for Mara![[labelnote:Explanation]]Mara, basically GagPenis in summon form, is a recurring Persona in the series, and often believed to be the reason behind the series' M rating in America. [[{{Misblamed}} It isn't]], but it still tends to be brought up in discussions of any ''Persona'' game's rating.[[/labelnote]]
* Are those fangames?[[labelnote:Explanation]]A meme referring to the general lack of attention the first two/[[OneGameForThePriceOfTwo three]] games in the series get compared to P3 onward. Often used by {{Troll}}s just to rub it in for fans of those games.[[/labelnote]]
** ''Persona [X][[note]]X meaning "most recent cardinal game +1"[[/note]] Confirmed''.[[labelnote:Explaination]]A variation of the joke where people claim references to pre-P3 material or the Pierced Boy and Tatsuya (and/or Maya) showing up in official franchise works is a case of EarlyBirdCameo for later games[[/labelnote]].
** [[Memes/SuperSmashBros Everyone is here!]][[labelnote:Explanation]] A carryover meme from ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'', referencing crossover or collaborations for the latter three games. Like the original meme using characters such as Waluigi, this is often accompanied by characters from the first three games (and/or including the female protagonist of ''[=P3P=]'') sitting on the sidelines. Made HilariousInHindsight now that [[VideoGame/Persona5 Joker's]] been confirmed as DownloadableContent for ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a playable character. The P3 and P4 protagonists being added as DLC battles in Persona 5 Royal with the Pre-P3 ones being nowhere to be seen only added more fuel to this fire.[[/labelnote]]
* People have been [[https://twitter.com/DontDair/status/1164592254658502658 using]] [[https://twitter.com/Ultrashroomz/status/1165307783941459969 specific]] [[https://twitter.com/UltimaShadowX/status/1165677278929575937 lyrics]] from the openings to jokingly give reactions.
* Atlus is run by dinosaurs.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A common refrain beginning in 2020, as even fans of the ''Persona'' series were beginning to get tired of some of Atlus' business practices. The ''Persona 5'' streaming guidelines are particularly mocked as an example of how Atlus' executives seem to be stuck in the past, particularly since this comes after another Sega-published game in ''VideoGame/{{Yakuza}}'' partly became a sleeper hit because of social media and streaming. One person even did fanart of a dinosaur in the style of ''Persona 5's'' percentage meter.[[/labelnote]]

''[[AC:VideoGame/{{Persona}}]]''
* ''Mark danced crazy!''[[labelnote:Explanation]]A popular GoodBadTranslation. Just like "[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIV You spoony bard!]]", Atlus kept this line in for the PSP remake/retranslation.[[/labelnote]]
* ''NOW I'M SUPER GUIDO''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Another gem from the initial localisation. The original line was "Now I'm God Kandori" but it was changed due to DubNameChange and avoiding to call a human "God". Unfortunately, this line wasn't kept.[[/labelnote]]


''[[AC:VideoGame/{{Persona 2}}]]''
* ''Let's Positive Thinking!''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Ulala once tried to say Maya's catchphrase. It didn't go so well.[[/labelnote]]
* Motorcycle noises.[[labelnote:Explanation]]One of the stranger negotiation options.[[/labelnote]]
** I'm offended![[labelnote:Explanation]]A response some demons can give in a conversation, and can sometimes be the result of some hilariously benign statements such as the one above.[[/labelnote]]
* Sunglasses Hitler. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the re-released version of Innocent Sin, Hitler was given sunglasses and a coat as well as had his name changed to The Fuhrer. Despite this, it is painfully obvious who it really is.[[/labelnote]]
* Being a man means... [Random Response] [[labelnote:Explanation]]One of Tatsuya's quotes upon successful use of the "Discuss Manliness" contact. The fandom ran with the possible responses and coming up their own.[[/labelnote]]

''[[AC:VideoGame/{{Persona 3}}]]''
* I NEED UR HALP! [[labelnote:Explanation]]One of Aigis' quotes when summoning her Persona is "I need your help." The manner in which this is spoken is out of place compared to her other battle quotes.[[/labelnote]]
* I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Akihiko's line when trying to declare All-Out Attack. This gets brought up when something highly anticipated is announced or confirmed. It gets used outside any Persona and SMT context as well.[[/labelnote]]
* *{{GASP}}* There is no mention to Fuuka's VerbalTic? This page has multiple weaknesses! *GASP* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p0gGj5iATw Looks like there one enemy left!]] [[CaptainObvious It seems you have to defeat this one to move on!]] *[[RuleOfThree GASP!]]* [[labelnote:Explanation]] Sometimes when you are fighting, Fuuka says [[CaptainObvious some pretty obvious things]] and gasps frequently. It's especially funny when you can't do anything against it, like, if the MC is charmed, she will keep saying "Snap out of it!" but you can't because you are charmed! [[/labelnote]]
* DIDJA SEE THAT SHINJI!? [[labelnote:Explanation (Spoilers!)]]One of Akihiko's victory cries. He begins using this one after Shinjiro's death.[[/labelnote]]
* "Summon your persona" has become an UnusualEuphemism for [[DrivenToSuicide suicide]], since you summon personas in this game via ''miming the action of shooting yourself in the head'' (the Evokers aren't real guns, but suicidal ideation seems to be important for bringing out your Persona somehow). And in fact, the first time you see Yukari, she's trying to summon hers and it looks like she's about to kill herself.
* "I'm dying Mitsuru." "MARIN FUCKING KARIN." ":<" [[GameOverMan "Death is not a hunter unbeknownst to its prey..."]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Mitsuru will often use Marin Karin (a spell which ''sometimes'' (read: [[UselessUsefulSpell almost never]]) inflicts Charm status on enemy) instead of something more appropriate, especially if left on "Act Freely".[[/labelnote]]
* BABY BABY BABY BABY BA-BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY (YEAAAAAAH) [[labelnote:Explanation]]The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6peD5RnatZA battle theme]].[[/labelnote]]
* It's like I'm really Japanese![[labelnote:Explanation]]Used to mock the gratuitous Japanese used in the English localization. Can be used to mock any claims of realism a game has (e.g. "It's like I'm really committing crimes!" for VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto).[[/labelnote]]
* Shota shorts[[labelnote:Explanation]]Elementary-aged Ken Amada always wears [[WhoWearsShortShorts short shorts]], even during the winter. Naturally, this got a nickname.[[/labelnote]]
* "BUUUUUUUURRRRRRN MYYYYYY BREAAAAAAADDDDD!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A rather infamous {{Mondegreen}} of "Burn My Dread."[[/labelnote]]
** Also known as "BUUUUUUUUUUURRRRNNNNN MAAAAADRIIIIIIIID".
* Get in the robot, Shinji! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In reference to Shinjiro and the similarities between this game and [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion another popular anime series.]] [[/labelnote]]
** Alternatively, "Fire the evoker, Yukari!"
* [[RussianReversal In Tartarus, Table Flips You!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A common joke in the Persona fandom about the Sleeping Table boss, often considered to be ThatOneBoss. Since it is a table, and it has become famous for demolishing players...[[/labelnote]]
* The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...[[labelnote:Explanation (Spoilers!)]]This is what the Nyx Avatar says every time they changes phases. Since the bossfight has '''[[MarathonBoss fourteen phases]]''', each with a copious amount of HP, this very quickly gets annoying, and thus worms it's way into the player's mind.[[/labelnote]]
* [[https://gasp-theenemy.tumblr.com/post/169529215766/some-toaster-renders-for-omegaresnovae-and-anyone Toaster Aigis]][[note]]After [[VideoGame/Persona4Arena Sho]] calls Aigis and Labrys "toasters", the fandom latched on to this and made it a FanNickname for the Anti-Shadow Weapons. Sometimes it gets used with the "Burn My Bread" {{Mondegreen}} above.[[/note]]

''[[AC:VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}]]''
* "Everyday's great at your Junes!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Almost all the scenes of Nanako-chan watching TV has this line.[[/labelnote]]
** From the anime: [[GratuitousEnglish EVERYDAY YOUNGLIFE]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgKheDoCFPE JUNESUUU~]]
* "BITCHES AND WHORES." [[labelnote:Explanation (Spoilers!)]]Adachi turns out to be one hell of a misogynistic scumbag when you confront him as the real killer. From a 4chan edit of a Rise hentai doujinshi. Has become an AscendedMeme in the anime with Adachi actually saying this line.[[/labelnote]]
* Nanako is the murderer.[[labelnote:Explanation(Spoilers!)]]The majority of ''Persona 4''[='=]s plot is based upon the quest of finding the murderer. Since any spoilers about the murderer will ruin the plot twist and suspense of the game, some fan decided to come up with fake ones to confuse others and ultimately protect them from unwanted spoilers. [[https://i.redd.it/a0nsjz88mq911.jpg So far, this one is proven to be the most effective.]][[/labelnote]]
* I find the above meme bear-ly bear-able. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Teddie's [[PungeonMaster dedication to bad puns]] is [[HurricaneOfPuns endless]].[[/labelnote]]
* "I'm gonna RENOVATE your ass!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]This comes from one of Kanji's anger fits. He threatens to tear down the restaurant he and MC are eating at. When he realizes he's relapsing when he said he was going to try and be nicer, he adds, "I'm going to tear it down... and then build it twice as good! I'm gonna RENOVATE your ass!"[[/labelnote]]
* "I am a shadow... the true self." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Every [[EnemyWithout Shadow boss]] says these words at the start of their fight.[[/labelnote]]
* Spoiler alert: [[spoiler:Teddie ate five Topsicles!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]From Feinne's LP of the game on the Website/SomethingAwful forums.[[/labelnote]]
* Tohru Adachi: A young Inaba-PD detective. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything He's buddy in your uncle Dojima.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]From a fan hack that had Adachi as the Aeon Social Link. Possibly an AscendedMeme, as he became the Jester[[spoiler:/Hunger]] Social Link in ''Golden''.[[/labelnote]]
* Brotagonist! [[labelnote:Explanation]] [[http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/945498-shin-megami-tensei-persona-4/49914988 A certain thread on GameFaqs]] caught on like wildfire, and everyone started to call the Silent Protagonist Brotag.[[/labelnote]]
* The anime spawns its own share of memes:
** "RISE END CONFIRMED!" "YOUSUKE END CONFIRMED!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]The first one comes after episode 9 and 10, which is full to the brim of Rise/MC ShipTease. The second comes in episode 12, in which Yosuke and the MC start going by FirstNameBasis in a scene that's simply dripping with HoYay. Naturally, 4chan had a field day.[[/labelnote]]
** "BROTAG WILL GET EVERYONE LAID."[[labelnote:Explanation]]After episode 15 (which shows the infamous field trip and the love hotel scene), 4chan had ''another'' field day.[[/labelnote]]
** "STOP FIGHTING IT, YOSUKE!" [[note]]As said above, for all of his HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday moments, Yosuke certainly got loads of HoYay with the MC. If not ''at least'' one downright StupidSexyFlanders moment. And [[RuleOfThree again]], 4chan milked it for hilarity in all possible ways.[[/note]]
* Cabbage [[labelnote:Explanation]]A meme that started in Japan. Was originally a line in one scene where Adachi says he only has enough money to buy cabbage. Fandom later decided to make it his TrademarkFavoriteFood. With the release of the anime, it now has become an AscendedMeme.[[/labelnote]]
* Meat Dimension[[labelnote:Explanation]]On rainy days, you can take on a challenge at the Chinese diner Aiya that involves eating a very large beef rice bowl. The bowl is described as being so huge that it takes forever to get to the rice, and the game tells you that you suspect that the bowl is a "portal to the Meat Dimension".[[/labelnote]]
* [=FSteak=][[labelnote:Explanation]]One particular Hiimdaisy webcomic features Teddie asking Chie for some words starting with "F". She quickly replies with this one.[[/labelnote]]
** Became an AscendedMeme, as Marie in ''[[VideoGame/Persona4 Persona 4: Golden]]'' thinks that steak should be replaced by "[=FSteak=]." as the short form for beef steak.
* [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Gilgamesh's]] true self[[labelnote: Explanation]]Kanji and Gilgamesh are both voiced by Creator/TomokazuSeki in Japanese. Fans of the [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Fate series]] cannot bear the fact that [[AwesomeEgo Gilamesh]] and Kanji (specifically, Shadow Kanji) are voiced by the same person. Thus the joke.[[/labelnote]]
* Gamers wondering who's the first voice actress for Naoto, despite Erin mentioning on her Twitter that the said person wanted to be anonymous. Eventually, [[https://twitter.com/gravyvoice/status/1044842127916748801 the first voice actress for Naoto was confirmed]].....ten years after the game was released.
* ''Persona 4'', forever in spin-off hell. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A common joke on how ATLUS keeps on making more spin-off content for ''Persona 4'', causing many to say that ''Persona 4'' will never die.[[/labelnote]]
* Turning Shadows Off[[labelnote:Explanation]]The PC version of ''Persona 4 Golden'' includes a graphics option to turn off shadows. Since the enemies in the ''Persona'' games are called shadows, people joked that turning this option off completes the game immediately[[/labelnote]]

''[[AC:VideoGame/PersonaQShadowOfTheLabyrinth]]''
* Even in my ''Persona'' games, F.O.E. [[labelnote:Explanation]]''Persona Q'' is ''VideoGame/EtrianOdyssey'' reskinned with the ''P3'' and ''P4'' characters, and it includes the infamous overpowered F.O.E. (See the sole ''Etrian Odyssey'' meme.)[[/labelnote]]
* THIS CAROUSEEEL!!!!! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Go to any ''Persona Q'' stream and see how many references to carousels are made due to the theme song.[[/labelnote]]
* Shinji's right there, Akihiko. [[labelnote:Explanation]]An extension of the "Didja see that Shinji" meme above, due to Shinjiro being playable alongside Akihiko again, a lot of commenters bring up the original line and give it a much less tragic context.[[/labelnote]]

''[[AC:VideoGame/{{Persona 5}}]]''
* ''Persona 5'' memes can be found [[Memes/Persona5 here]].

''[[AC:VideoGame/{{Persona 4 Dancing All Night}}]]''
* ''Persona 4: Danced Crazy All Night!''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Unsurprisingly, fans already related the new game to the "Mark danced crazy!" meme, and jokes about Mark being a secret character. Teddie himself references this when praising Kanji for a good performance. "[[AscendedMeme Kanji danced crazy!]]"[[/labelnote]]
** ''Persona 4: Danced Furiously All Night!''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Variation of the above, but this time referencing Aleph from ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII''.[[/labelnote]]
* ''Persona 4: [Verbing] All [time of day].''[[labelnote:Explanation]]After the announcement of a fighting, dungeon crawler, and dancing game, fans started joking about Atlus making P4 games for all genres, like kart racing, tabletop party, card game, cooking...[[/labelnote]]
** ''Persona 4: Racing All Afternoon.'' [[labelnote:Explanation]] A [[https://web.archive.org/web/20161023180700/http://www.maxiemangames.com/ fanmade game]] (currently redirects to a NSFW site) that [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3hYjZBlxNI puts the P3 and P4 cast in kart races]]. Fans usually joke about this game being canon.[[/labelnote]]
* "Unbelievable! Could you imagine the step? He's genius!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]The first trailer's announcer is a FountainOfMemes for being a GratuitousEnglish spouting LargeHam, with this line being the most popular.[[/labelnote]]
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-> ''> You begin to suspect that this page is a portal to the Meme Dimension.''
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** From the anime: [[GratuitousEnglish EVERYDAY]] YOUNGLIFE]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgKheDoCFPE JUNESUUU~]]

* Atlus are run by dinosaurs.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A common refrain beginning in 2020, as even fans of the ''Persona'' series were beginning to get tired of some of Atlus' business practices. The ''Persona 5'' streaming guidelines are particularly mocked as an example of how Atlus' executives seem to be stuck in the past, particularly since this comes after another Sega-published game in ''VideoGame/{{Yakuza}}'' partly became a sleeper hit because of social media and streaming. One person even did fanart of a dinosaur in the style of ''Persona 5's'' percentage meter.[[/labelnote]]

* [[LightNovel/FateZero Gilgamesh's]] true self[[labelnote: Explanation]]Kanji and Gilgamesh are both voiced by Creator/TomokazuSeki in Japanese. Fans of ''LightNovel/FateZero'' cannot bear the fact that [[AwesomeEgo Gilamesh]] and Kanji (specifically, Shadow Kanji) are voiced by the same person. Thus the joke.[[/labelnote]]

* Atlus are run by dinosaurs.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A common refrain beginning in 2020, as even fans of the ''Persona'' series began tired of some of Atlus' business practices. The ''Persona 5'' streaming guidelines are particularly mocked as an example of how Atlus' executives seem to be stuck in the past, particularly since this comes after another Sega-published game in ''VideoGame/{{Yakuza}}'' partly became a sleeper hit because of social media and streaming. One person even did fanart of a dinosaur in the style of ''Persona 5's'' percentage meter.[[/labelnote]]

* [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/LightNovel/FateZero Gilgamesh's]] true self[[labelnote: Explanation]]Kanji and Gilgamesh has the same Japanese voice actor. Fans of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/LightNovel/FateZero Fate/Zero]] cannot bear the fact that [[AwesomeEgo Gilamesh]] and Kanji(Specifically, Shadow Kanji) are voiced by the same person. Thus the joke.[[/labelnote]]

* Atlus are run by dinosaurs.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A common refrain beginning in 2020, as even fans of the ''Persona'' series began tired of some of Atlus' business practices. The ''Persona 5'' streaming guidelines are particularly mocked as an example of how Atlus' executives seem to be stuck in the past, particularly since this comes after another Sega-published game in ''VideoGame/Yakuza-'' partly became a sleeper hit because of social media and streaming. One person even did fanart of a dinosaur in the style of ''Persona 5's'' percentage meter.[[/labelnote]]

* I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Akihiko's line when trying to declare All-Out Attack. This gets brought up when something highly anticipated is announced or confirmed.[[/labelnote]]

* "I'm dying Mitsuru." "MARIN FUCKING KARIN." ":<" [[GameOverMan "Death is not a hunter unbeknownst to its prey..."]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Mitsuru will often use Marin Karin (a spell which ''sometimes'' (read: [[UselessUsefulSpell almost never]]) inflicts Charm status on enemy) instead of something more appropriate.[[/labelnote]]

* "I am a shadow...the true self." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Every [[EnemyWithout Shadow boss]] says these words at the start of their fight.[[/labelnote]]

* ''Persona 4: Danced Crazy All Night!''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Unsurprisingly, fans already related the new game to the "Mark danced crazy!" meme, and jokes about Mark being a secret character. Teddie himself references this when praising Kanji for a good performance. "Kanji danced crazy!"[[/labelnote]]

* BABY BABY BABY BABY BA-BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY (YEAAAAAAH) [[labelnote:Explanation]]The EarWorm [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6peD5RnatZA battle theme]].[[/labelnote]]

** From the anime: [[EarWorm EVERYDAY]] [[GratuitousEnglish YOUNGLIFE]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgKheDoCFPE JUNESUUU~]]

* The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...[[labelnote:Explanation (Spoilers!)]]This is what the Nyx Avatar says every time they changes phases. Since the bossfight has '''[[MarathonBoss fourteen phases]]''', each with a copious amount of HP, this [[MostAnnoyingSound very quickly gets annoying]], and thus worms it's way into the player's mind.[[/labelnote]]

** [[Memes/SuperSmashBros Everyone is here!]][[labelnote:Explanation]] A carryover meme from ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'', referencing crossover or collaborations for the latter three games. Like the original meme using characters such as Waluigi, this is often accompanied by characters from the first three games (and/or including the female protagonist of ''[=P3P=]'') sitting on the sidelines. Made HilariousInHindsight now that [[VideoGame/Persona5 Joker's]] been confirmed as DownloadableContent for ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a playable character.[[/labelnote]]

* People have been [[https://twitter.com/DontDair/status/1164592254658502658 using]] [[https://twitter.com/Ultrashroomz/status/1165307783941459969 specific]] [[https://twitter.com/UltimaShadowX/status/1165677278929575937song lyrics]] from the soundtracks to jokingly give reactions.

* Answering with the lyrics. [[labelnote:Explanation]]People have been [[https://twitter.com/DontDair/status/1164592254658502658 using]] [[https://twitter.com/Ultrashroomz/status/1165307783941459969 specific]] [[https://twitter.com/UltimaShadowX/status/1165677278929575937song lyrics]] from the soundtracks to jokingly give reactions.[[/labelnote]]

* Answering with the lyrics. [[labelnote:Explanation]]People have been [[https://twitter.com/DontDair/status/1164592254658502658 using]] [[https://twitter.com/Ultrashroomz/status/1165307783941459969 specific]] [[https://twitter.com/UltimaShadowX/status/1165677278929575937song lyrics]] from the soundtracks to jokingly answer questions.[[/labelnote]]

-> ''> You begin to suspect that this page is a portal to the Meme Dimension.''

** "STOP FIGHTING IT, YOUSUKE!" [[note]]As said above, for all of his HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday moments, Yosuke certainly got loads of HoYay with the MC. If not ''at least'' one downright StupidSexyFlanders moment. And [[RuleOfThree again]], 4chan milked it for hilarity in all possible ways.[[/note]]

* I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Akihiko's line when trying to declare All-Out Attack.[[/labelnote]]

* From the anime: [[EarWorm EVERYDAY]] [[GratuitousEnglish YOUNGLIFE]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgKheDoCFPE JUNESUUU~]]