41

41 (also pronounced "forty-one" or "four-one") is a playful slang term popular among Gen Alpha kids and teens that functions as a meme rather than a word with a real meaning, much like its predecessor 67. People often use it as a standalone phrase, shouting it, typing it, or dropping it into conversations purely for humor, randomness, or to signal that they are "in on" the joke.

The term gained traction in 2025 through TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and schoolyard chatter. The origin of 41 traces back to a rap song by Blizzi Boi, who repeatedly references the number in the hook, including the now-viral line "41 but I got 41 goals" (sometimes debated as "golds"). While the lyric itself is intentionally over-the-top, it stood out enough to spark curiosity and repetition among younger listeners. The trend truly exploded after Blizzi Boi posted humorous videos of himself performing the line with aging filters and the caption "Did unc snap?", which helped turn 41 into a meme.

As it spread on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, fans added a simple hand motion, flipping both hands palm-down and moving them back and forth, creating a visual gag that mirrors the earlier 67 trend and cementing 41 as a Gen Alpha in-joke. Of course, parents and teachers often find it baffling.