A Twitch streamer named Fanum threw a plate of broccoli at another streamer named Kai Cenat, and now that moment has become a meme about procrastination. The clip, which originally went viral in May 2023, has been repurposed as an explorable format on TikTok and YouTube, with captions about putting off work or tossing aside something that isn’t immediately important.
The meme reached new heights in September 2026 when TikTokers and YouTubers began editing the clip to include an explosion after the broccoli is thrown. The explosion version, created by TikToker @..krome, has drawn particular attention. The format has since spread across the platform, with users captioning the scene to match everything from missed deadlines to family obligations.
The Original Clip
The clip in question comes from a stream that Kai Cenat hosted. On May 31st, 2023, the Fanum Live YouTube channel uploaded a short clip taken from one of Cenat’s streams. In the video, Cenat surprises Fanum with a plate of broccoli. After seeing the broccoli, Fanum throws it behind him, at Cenat, in a rage and storms off.
The clip gained over 7.6 million views in three years. It also emerged in the same timeframe as the Fanum Tax meme and slang, which is about Fanum taxing people for a portion of their food. The joke is that he taxes others for a share of their meals.
Fanum’s Own Response
Fanum later addressed the clip during a stream. He said that you do not need to eat vegetables. That remark, made while talking about the broccoli clip, added a layer of context to the moment that viewers now reference when they share the edit.
The clip’s popularity grew further in July 2026, when TikToker @..krome posted an edit that adds an explosion after Fanum throws the broccoli. The edit garnered over 1.1 million views in two months. The caption on that post reads: “fanum blows up kai cenat,” and it includes hashtags like #fanum, #kaicenat, and #edit.
How the Meme Spread
From September 8th through September 27th, 2026, TikTokers and YouTubers posted their own versions of the clip, each captioned to fit a different excuse for procrastination.
On September 8th, TikToker @user543148335 posted a meme using the exploding broccoli clip under the caption, “The test will not be graded.” The joke is that if the test gets tossed, it doesn’t matter anyway. That post drew over 170,000 views in three weeks.
On September 12th, YouTuber juggerNOT posted a similar version of the meme captioned, “When I open the assignment and it isn’t due tomorrow.” That edit garnered over 2.4 million views in two weeks.
On September 13th, YouTuber RickOps posted a version of the meme that reverses the clip. The caption was about a boy being born with a crippling gambling addiction. That edit drew over 120,000 views in a week.
On September 27th, TikToker @camro.kam posted a version of the meme about wanting to study but deciding not to after your mother asks you to study. That post garnered over 3.3 million views in two days.
The Explosion Version
The explosion edit pairs the rage-filled throw with a sudden burst of light, turning a simple vegetable toss into something cinematic. The caption on @..krome’s post ties the explosion directly to the action, framing Fanum as the one who blows up Cenat.
The explosion edit has become the standard template for new entries. Users take the clip, add the explosion effect, and then overlay a caption that fits their current situation. Whether it’s a test, an assignment, or a chore, the meme provides a visual excuse for putting it off.
What the Captions Say
The captions are the heart of the meme. Each one reframes the clip as a moment of release, where the broccoli stands in for something small that can be tossed aside without consequence.
| Caption | Platform | Views |
|---|---|---|
| “The test will not be graded” | TikTok (@user543148335) | Over 170,000 |
| “When I open the assignment and it isn’t due tomorrow” | YouTube (juggerNOT) | Over 2.4 million |
| “Boy born with crippling gambling addiction” | YouTube (RickOps) | Over 120,000 |
| “Want to study but mom asks you to” | TikTok (@camro.kam) | Over 3.3 million |
The numbers show where the momentum sits. Each version of the meme uses the same template, with the explosion serving as the punchline.
Why the Broccoli Works
The appeal of the meme is simple. A plate of broccoli is small, easy to ignore, and easy to throw. Pair that with a rage-filled reaction and an explosion, and you have a visual shorthand for the moment when you finally let something go.
The explosion edit also gives the clip a punchline. Without it, the throw is just a throw. With it, the moment becomes a spectacle, and the caption lands harder.
What We Make of It
The meme is a small but effective example of how internet culture works. A clip that was once a single moment of surprise has been turned into a format that anyone can use. The explosion edit lowered the barrier to entry, and the procrastination captions gave it a purpose.
The streamer who once rejected broccoli is now the mascot for avoiding it. The irony is that Fanum himself said you don’t need to eat vegetables, and now he is being used as an excuse for not doing homework.
Source material: “A Dramatic Video Edit Of Streamer 'Fanum' Throwing Broccoli Becomes A Meme About Procrastination On YouTube, TIkTok,” Know Your Meme.
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