Bacon, Egg & Cheese Meme Explained: Origin, Format, and Viral Appeal

The Bacon, Egg & Cheese meme is about more than pancakes and omelettes—it is a cultural moment in full swing. Commonly written “baconeggandcheese” or “baconeggncheese,” the phrase has become synonymous with NYC-lifestyle, chaotic humor, Gen Z-perpetuated hyper-specific cravings, and a type of literary style.

Whether it is delivered with a Bronx accent or accompanied by absurd caption-text, this meme embodies attitude, appetite and accents in a way that has made it one of the most relevant internet viral sensations today. But how does such a simple deli transaction end up like meme gold? Let us explore.

#1 What’s the ‘Bacon, Egg & Cheese’ Song on TikTok?

The track is by Wavyrioo (Wavy Rioo), featuring fellow NYC rappers D‑Dotty and DellyDell, and dropped in early 2022. It mixes Spanish verse with a hook that chants “Bacon, egg and cheese,” laid down with a great merengue groove that transports the listener back to NYC bodega vibes. It achieved minimal attention at its official release date but grew in popularity by 2025, thanks to TikTok memes and dances.

#2 What’s the “How You Know I’m Dominican?” Meme?

The meme uses the song as a punchline to the question “How you know I’m Dominican?”. Normally, the meme includes images or videos of Dominican men pretending to be in cultural stereotypes, usually tight skinny jeans, wide neck t-shirts, and gold chain necklaces, set to the song. The beat of the song, the images, and lyrics all are used to reinforce these identity markers in a type of playful cultural confirmation.

#3 How the Song Became a Meme?

Originally released in 2022 the meme took off in early 2025. The flight path began with a February TikTok by @yoloc0n captioned, “I’m from NYC.” In February, the remix began circulating quickly. By February mid-month creators began to use the audio with “How you know I’m Dominican” visuals. Users on TikTok like @jugginsomalis, @traitfut, and @blitzhiscat received hundreds of thousands of likes with their attempts.

Even Dominican-American streamer Fanum tried the meme —he laughed when he saw the meme, showing community, not outrage.

#4 Why This Meme Exploded?

There are several factors fueled its virality:

• Earworm chorus – The repeated “cheese, cheese, cheese…” hook is addictive.
• Cultural authenticity – The merengue rhythm allows the audience to directly address Dominican & NYC audiences through bodega references.
• Stereotype-based humor – The visuals lean on Dominican-American style tropes in a lighthearted way while not crossing into a negative space.

TikTok remixability – Duets, sound clips, dance challenges (like “getting sturdy”) and Druski parodies allow for growth in reach.

#5 What are Top Meme Examples?

 Original soundtracks by @blitzhiscat feature Fanum dancing with the line “Bacon egg and cheese” (548K+ likes).

@jugginsomalis and @traitfut created iconic slideshow/photo memes (154K and 339K likes) pairing visuals with the question format.

Dance challenges led by @jerseyyjoe show reactions to the sonic hook (847K likes).

#6 FAQ

 1. Is the phrase only funny for Dominicans?

No—while rooted in cultural context, the humor is accessible and universally funny.

2. What is “saltpepperketchup”?

A typical NYC bodega tweak—and optional meme seasoning.

3. What does “deadass” mean?

NY slang meaning “seriously” or “I’m not joking.”

4. Where can I hear the original?

Find it on YouTube (released March 30, 2022) and TikTok compilations titled #baconeggandcheese

#7 Conclusion

The Bacon, Egg & Cheese meme shows how local culture—NY dominican experience, street food, fashion, and underground rap—can be utilized as global meme fodder. It is more than a sandwich; it’s identity, nostalgia, and collective humor manifested in a viral moment. By responding to the question, “How you know I’m Dominican?” with a catchy hook, the trend creates dilutes cultural specificity into a worldwide internet celebration—one dance, one shout, one meme at a time.